Exploitation Summary
EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2016-7644. PoCs published by Google Security Research.
AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit targets a race condition in the `set_dp_control_port` MIG method in macOS/iOS kernels, allowing root-to-kernel privilege escalation. The PoC demonstrates a race condition leading to a use-after-free or reference count manipulation, enabling arbitrary kernel memory manipulation.
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 attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context or cause a denial of service (use-after-free) via a crafted app.
Exploits (1)
This exploit targets a race condition in the `set_dp_control_port` MIG method in macOS/iOS kernels, allowing root-to-kernel privilege escalation. The PoC demonstrates a race condition leading to a use-after-free or reference count manipulation, enabling arbitrary kernel memory manipulation.
References (6)
Scores
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H