What is the severity of CVE-2016-4655?

CVE-2016-4655 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to expose sensitive information.

How do I fix CVE-2016-4655?

To fix CVE-2016-4655, update your iOS device to version 9.3.5 or later.

What versions of iOS are affected by CVE-2016-4655?

CVE-2016-4655 affects all versions of Apple iOS prior to 9.3.5 and includes iOS 10.0.

What type of attack does CVE-2016-4655 enable?

CVE-2016-4655 allows attackers to obtain sensitive information from memory through a crafted application.

Is CVE-2016-4655 specific to any Apple devices?

CVE-2016-4655 can affect any Apple device running vulnerable versions of iOS, including iPhones and iPads.

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CVE-2016-4655

Exploited

high

7.1

CWE

200

25/8/2016

29/1/2025

CVE-2016-4655: Apple iOS Information Disclosure Vulnerability

First published: Thu Aug 25 2016(Updated: )

The kernel in Apple iOS before 9.3.5 allows attackers to obtain sensitive information from memory via a crafted app.

Credit: product-security@apple.com product-security@apple.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Apple iPhone OS	<=9.3.4
Apple iPhone OS	=10.0
Apple iOS
Apple iPhone OS	<9.3.5
	<9.3.5
	=10.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-4655?
CVE-2016-4655 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to expose sensitive information.
How do I fix CVE-2016-4655?
To fix CVE-2016-4655, update your iOS device to version 9.3.5 or later.
What versions of iOS are affected by CVE-2016-4655?
CVE-2016-4655 affects all versions of Apple iOS prior to 9.3.5 and includes iOS 10.0.
What type of attack does CVE-2016-4655 enable?
CVE-2016-4655 allows attackers to obtain sensitive information from memory through a crafted application.
Is CVE-2016-4655 specific to any Apple devices?
CVE-2016-4655 can affect any Apple device running vulnerable versions of iOS, including iPhones and iPads.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-4655?
CVE-2016-4655 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to expose sensitive information.
How do I fix CVE-2016-4655?
To fix CVE-2016-4655, update your iOS device to version 9.3.5 or later.
What versions of iOS are affected by CVE-2016-4655?
CVE-2016-4655 affects all versions of Apple iOS prior to 9.3.5 and includes iOS 10.0.
What type of attack does CVE-2016-4655 enable?
CVE-2016-4655 allows attackers to obtain sensitive information from memory through a crafted application.
Is CVE-2016-4655 specific to any Apple devices?
CVE-2016-4655 can affect any Apple device running vulnerable versions of iOS, including iPhones and iPads.