ID:6299 - Exploit for Information disclosure in Apple iOS and macOS - CVE-2016-4655

Vulnerability identifier: #VU3573

Vulnerability risk: Critical

CVE-ID: CVE-2016-4655

CWE-ID: CWE-200

Exploitation vector: Remote access

Vulnerable software:
Apple iOS
macOS

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44836/

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information on the target system.

The weakness exists due to improper input validation. A remote attacker can run a specially crafted application, bypass security restrictions and obtain portions of kernel memory.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability results in information disclosure on the vulnerable system.

Note: the vulnerability was being actively exploited.

Update Apple iOS to version 9.3.5.
Update MAC OS X to version 10.11.6.