CVE-2016-7621

HIGH

Apple Watchos < 2.2.2 - Use After Free

Title source: rule

Description

An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iOS before 10.2 is affected. macOS before 10.12.2 is affected. watchOS before 3.1.3 is affected. The issue involves the "Kernel" component. It allows local users to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context or cause a denial of service (use-after-free) via unspecified vectors.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by Google Security Research · clocalmacos
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40956

Scores

CVSS v3 7.8
EPSS 0.0016
EPSS Percentile 36.4%
Attack Vector LOCAL
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Details

CWE
CWE-416
Status published
Products (3)
apple/iphone_os < 10.1.1
apple/mac_os_x < 10.12.1
apple/watchos < 2.2.2
Published Feb 20, 2017
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026