# CVE-2016-4656: The kernel in Apple iOS before 9.3.5 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context or cause a denial of service (memory

- Severity: CVSS 7.8 (High), NVD
- Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): yes, added 2022-05-24, remediation due 2022-06-14
- Published: 2016-08-25 · Updated: 2025-10-21

## Summary

Apple iOS, the operating system for iPhones and iPads, is affected. A malicious app crafted by an attacker could run arbitrary code with elevated privileges or crash the device through memory corruption.

Model-written summary (anthropic/claude-haiku-5.5). Verify details against the original sources.

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

The kernel in Apple iOS before 9.3.5 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted app.

## What to do

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## References

- https://blog.lookout.com/blog/2016/08/25/trident-pegasus/
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44836/
- https://support.apple.com/HT207107
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Aug/msg00000.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92652
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036694

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