CVE-2016-4771
UnknownEPSS 0.78%
Last modified
CVE-2016-4771 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The kernel in Apple iOS before 10 and OS X before 10.12 allows local users to bypass intended file-access restrictions via a crafted directory pathname.. EPSS estimates a 0.78% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The kernel in Apple iOS before 10 and OS X before 10.12 allows local users to bypass intended file-access restrictions via a crafted directory pathname.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Iphone Os | <= 9.3.5 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | <= 10.11.6 |
References
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Sep/msg00006.htmlMailing List, Vendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Sep/msg00008.htmlMailing List, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT207143Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT207170Vendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Sep/msg00006.htmlMailing List, Vendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Sep/msg00008.htmlMailing List, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT207143Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT207170Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2016-4771?
The kernel in Apple iOS before 10 and OS X before 10.12 allows local users to bypass intended file-access restrictions via a crafted directory pathname.
How severe is CVE-2016-4771?
Severity scoring for CVE-2016-4771 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.78% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-4771?
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.
How Strix Helps
- How Strix found a critical auth bypass in etcdStrix autonomously discovered a critical authentication bypass in etcd, later designated CVE-2026-33413.
- Autonomous PentestingAI agents that find and validate exploitable vulnerabilities like this one across your applications.
- PR ReviewsPentest every pull request so vulnerable code is caught before it ships to production.
- AI Penetration TestingHow AI-driven penetration testing continuously covers your attack surface.
Related CVEs from 2016
- CVE-2016-4765WebKit in Apple iOS before 10, tvOS before 10, iTunes before…
- CVE-2016-4766WebKit in Apple iOS before 10, tvOS before 10, iTunes before…
- CVE-2016-4767WebKit in Apple iOS before 10, tvOS before 10, iTunes before…
- CVE-2016-4768WebKit in Apple iOS before 10, tvOS before 10, iTunes before…
- CVE-2016-4769WebKit in Apple iTunes before 12.5.1 on Windows and Safari b…
- CVE-2016-4770Rejected reason: DO NOT USE THIS CANDIDATE NUMBER. ConsultID…
- CVE-2016-4772The kernel in Apple iOS before 10, OS X before 10.12, tvOS b…
- CVE-2016-4773The kernel in Apple iOS before 10, OS X before 10.12, tvOS b…
- CVE-2016-4774The kernel in Apple iOS before 10, OS X before 10.12, tvOS b…
- CVE-2016-4775The kernel in Apple OS X before 10.12, tvOS before 10, and w…
- CVE-2016-4776The kernel in Apple iOS before 10, OS X before 10.12, tvOS b…
- CVE-2016-4777The kernel in Apple iOS before 10, OS X before 10.12, tvOS b…
Are you affected by CVE-2016-4771?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
Scan your code nowSource: NVD / NIST