Vulnerability Details : CVE-2016-1722
syslog in Apple iOS before 9.2.1, OS X before 10.11.3, and tvOS before 9.1.1 allows local users to gain privileges or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via unspecified vectors.
Vulnerability category: OverflowMemory CorruptionDenial of service
Products affected by CVE-2016-1722
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:watchos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:tvos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2016-1722
0.04%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 6 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2016-1722
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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7.2
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HIGH | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
3.9
|
10.0
|
NIST | |
|
7.8
|
HIGH | CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
1.8
|
5.9
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2016-1722
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The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it reads from or writes to a memory location outside the buffer's intended boundary. This may result in read or write operations on unexpected memory locations that could be linked to other variables, data structures, or internal program data.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2016-1722
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http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Jan/msg00003.html
Apple - Lists.apple.comMailing List;Vendor Advisory
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https://support.apple.com/HT206168
About the security content of watchOS 2.2 - Apple SupportVendor Advisory
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http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Jan/msg00005.html
Apple - Lists.apple.comMailing List;Vendor Advisory
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http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Mar/msg00001.html
Apple - Lists.apple.comMailing List;Vendor Advisory
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https://support.apple.com/HT205729
About the security content of tvOS 9.1.1 - Apple SupportVendor Advisory
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https://support.apple.com/HT205732
About the security content of iOS 9.2.1 - Apple SupportVendor Advisory
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034736
Apple OS X Multiple Memory Corruption Flaws Lets Local Users Obtain Root Privileges - SecurityTrackerThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Jan/msg00002.html
Apple - Lists.apple.comMailing List;Vendor Advisory
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https://support.apple.com/HT205731
About the security content of OS X El Capitan 10.11.3 and Security Update 2016-001 - Apple SupportVendor Advisory
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