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CVE-2016-4657

WebKit in Apple iOS before 9.3.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted...

Basic Information

CVE State
PUBLISHED
Reserved Date
May 11, 2016
Published Date
August 25, 2016
Last Updated
January 29, 2025
Vendor
n/a
Product
n/a
Description
WebKit in Apple iOS before 9.3.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted web site.

CVSS Scores

CVSS v3.1

8.8 - HIGH

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

SSVC Information

Exploitation
active
Technical Impact
total

Exploit Status

Exploited in the Wild
Yes (added 2022-05-24 00:00:00 UTC) Source
Proof of Concept Available
Yes (added 2017-03-13 13:08:17 UTC) Source

References

https://blog.lookout.com/blog/2016/08/25/trident-pegasus/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xkdPjbaLngE https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44836/ http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92653 https://support.apple.com/HT207107 http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Aug/msg00000.html http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036694

Known Exploited Vulnerability Information

Source Added Date
CISA 2022-05-24 00:00:00 UTC

Scanner Integrations

Scanner URL Date Detected
Metasploit https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/blob/master/modules/exploits/apple_ios/browser/webkit_trident.rb 2025-04-29 11:01:10 UTC

Potential Proof of Concepts

Warning: These PoCs have not been tested and could contain malware. Use at your own risk.

webkit_trident

Type: metasploit • Created: Unknown

Metasploit module for CVE-2016-4657

Mimoja/CVE-2016-4657-NintendoSwitch

Type: github • Created: 2017-03-13 13:08:17 UTC • Stars: 3

CVE-2016-4657 for NintendoSwitch rwx