# CVE-2016-4778: The kernel in Apple iOS before 10, OS X before 10.12, tvOS before 10, and watchOS before 3 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a p

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2016-09-25 · Updated: 2024-08-06

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

The kernel in Apple iOS before 10, OS X before 10.12, tvOS before 10, and watchOS before 3 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://support.apple.com/HT207141
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036858
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Sep/msg00006.html
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Sep/msg00008.html
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Sep/msg00010.html
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Sep/msg00011.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93054
- https://support.apple.com/HT207170
- https://support.apple.com/HT207142
- https://support.apple.com/HT207143

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