The kernel in Apple iOS before 9.3.5 allows attackers to obtain sensitive information from memory via a crafted app.
Affects Apple iOS before 9.3.5, where an app can read kernel memory and disclose sensitive information. Fixed in iOS 9.3.5.
- Published
- Last modified
- Where the record stands: published, rejected by its publisher, or superseded by another id.What do these mean? →
- published
- Whether CISA lists it in its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog: proof that attackers are using it.What do these mean? →
- Listed in CISA KEV
- How many real-world setups can hit the bug, from the vendor's advisory and CISA data. It does not know your setup.What do these mean? →
- Actively exploited
- Fix
- Fixed in iOS 9.3.5
- Whether working attack code is public (Exploit-DB, Metasploit, Nuclei or GitHub). Public code makes attacks easier.What do these mean? →
- None on Exploit-DB, Metasploit or GitHub
Summary
Apple iOS, the operating system for iPhones and iPads, is affected by this vulnerability. An attacker could use a specially crafted app to read sensitive information from the device's memory.
Summarized by anthropic/claude-haiku-5.5. Verify details against the original sources.
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The kernel in Apple iOS before 9.3.5 allows attackers to obtain sensitive information from memory via a crafted app.
Timeline
- CVE published
- Added to CISA KEV
CISA has evidence of exploitation in the wild
- CISA remediation deadline
Due date for US federal agencies to patch
- Record last updated
- EPSS reached 10%
FIRST estimates at least a 10% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Affected versions
- n/a n/a
Version range not reported
References 9
lists.apple.com
blog.lookout.com
Exploit-DB
securitytracker.com
Questions about CVE-2016-4655
What does this mean?
An application may be able to read kernel memory, disclosing sensitive information. The bug lets an app see data from the kernel's memory that it should not be able to access.Source: support.apple.com
Am I affected, and how do I check?
The CVE describes Apple iOS before 9.3.5. Compare the installed iOS version with 9.3.5 to see whether it falls in the affected range. The supplied facts do not list specific device models or settings.Source: support.apple.com
What should I do about it?
Update to iOS 9.3.5, the version the advisory identifies as containing the fix.Source: support.apple.com
Is it being exploited?
Yes. CISA added it to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 2022-05-24, which means it has evidence of attacks. No public exploit code is tracked.Source: cisa.gov, cve.now feed data