Vulnerability Details : CVE-2016-1754
The kernel in Apple iOS before 9.3, OS X before 10.11.4, tvOS before 9.2, and watchOS before 2.2 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted app, a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-1755.
Vulnerability category: OverflowMemory CorruptionExecute codeDenial of service
Products affected by CVE-2016-1754
- 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-2016-1754
0.31%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 71 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2016-1754
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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9.3
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HIGH | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
8.6
|
10.0
|
NIST | |
|
7.8
|
HIGH | CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
1.8
|
5.9
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2016-1754
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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-2016-1754
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https://support.apple.com/HT206169
About the security content of tvOS 9.2 - Apple SupportVendor 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/Mar/msg00000.html
Apple - Lists.apple.comMailing List;Vendor Advisory
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https://support.apple.com/HT206166
About the security content of iOS 9.3 - Apple SupportVendor Advisory
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https://support.apple.com/HT206167
About the security content of OS X El Capitan v10.11.4 and Security Update 2016-002 - Apple SupportVendor 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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http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Mar/msg00004.html
Apple - Lists.apple.comMailing List;Vendor Advisory
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http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Mar/msg00002.html
Apple - Lists.apple.comMailing List;Vendor Advisory
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035353
Apple iOS Multiple Flaws Let Remote Users Execute Arbitrary Code and Let Remote and Local Users Obtain Potentially Sensitive Information - SecurityTrackerThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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