CVE-2016-4650

Name: CVE-2016-4650
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-04-20T17:59:00.243+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.02%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-4650 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Heap-based buffer overflow in IOHIDFamily in Apple iOS before 9.3.2, OS X before 10.11.5, and tvOS before 9.2.1 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted app.. EPSS estimates a 2.02% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in IOHIDFamily in Apple iOS before 9.3.2, OS X before 10.11.5, and tvOS before 9.2.1 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted app.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.02%

78.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Iphone Os	< 9.3.2
Apple	Mac Os X	< 10.11.5
Apple	Tvos	< 9.2.1

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92034Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036348Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-16-494Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://support.apple.com/en-in/HT206564Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-in/HT206568Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT206567Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92034Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036348Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-16-494Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://support.apple.com/en-in/HT206564Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-in/HT206568Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT206567Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 20, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-4650?

How severe is CVE-2016-4650?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-4650 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.02% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-4650?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST