Vulnerability Details : CVE-2016-1831
The kernel in Apple iOS before 9.3.2 and OS X before 10.11.5 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted app.
Vulnerability category: Memory CorruptionExecute codeDenial of service
Products affected by CVE-2016-1831
- 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-2016-1831
0.40%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 60 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2016-1831
| 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-2016-1831
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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-2016-1831
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035890
Apple iOS Multiple Flaws Let Remote Users Execute Arbitrary Code and Deny Service and Let Remote and Local Users Obtain Potentially Sensitive Information - SecurityTrackerThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/90696
Apple Mac OS X APPLE-SA-2016-05-16-4 Multiple Security VulnerabilitiesThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/May/msg00002.html
Apple - Lists.apple.comMailing List;Vendor Advisory
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http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/May/msg00004.html
Apple - Lists.apple.comMailing List;Vendor Advisory
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https://support.apple.com/HT206568
About the security content of iOS 9.3.2 - Apple SupportVendor Advisory
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https://support.apple.com/HT206567
About the security content of OS X El Capitan v10.11.5 and Security Update 2016-003 - Apple SupportVendor Advisory
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