CVE-2016-4653

Name: CVE-2016-4653
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-07-22T03:00:11.573+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.48%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-4653 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The kernel in Apple iOS before 9.3.3, OS X before 10.11.6, tvOS before 9.2.2, and watchOS before 2.2.2 allows local users to gain privileges or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via unspecified vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-1863 and CVE-2016-4582.. EPSS estimates a 0.48% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The kernel in Apple iOS before 9.3.3, OS X before 10.11.6, tvOS before 9.2.2, and watchOS before 2.2.2 allows local users to gain privileges or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via unspecified vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-1863 and CVE-2016-4582.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.48%

37.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Iphone Os	< 9.3.3
Apple	Mac Os X	< 10.11.6
Apple	Tvos	< 9.2.2
Apple	Watchos	< 2.2.2

References

http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Jul/msg00000.htmlMailing List, Vendor Advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Jul/msg00001.htmlMailing List, Vendor Advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Jul/msg00002.htmlMailing List, Vendor Advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Jul/msg00003.htmlMailing List, Vendor Advisory
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-16-436Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://support.apple.com/HT206902Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT206903Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT206904Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT206905Vendor Advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Jul/msg00000.htmlMailing List, Vendor Advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Jul/msg00001.htmlMailing List, Vendor Advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Jul/msg00002.htmlMailing List, Vendor Advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Jul/msg00003.htmlMailing List, Vendor Advisory
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-16-436Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://support.apple.com/HT206902Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT206903Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT206904Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT206905Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 22, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-4653?

How severe is CVE-2016-4653?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-4653 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.48% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-4653?

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