Vulnerability Description
The IOHIDFamily API 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.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Iphone Os | <= 9.2 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | <= 10.11.2 |
| Apple | Tvos | <= 9.1 |
| Apple | Watchos | <= 2.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Jan/msg00002.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Jan/msg00003.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Jan/msg00005.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Mar/msg00001.html
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/135438/iOS-Kernel-IOReportHub-Use-After-Fre
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/135439/iOS-Kernel-IOHIDEventService-Use-Aft
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/135440/iOS-Kernel-AppleOscarCMA-Use-After-F
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/135441/iOS-Kernel-AppleOscarCompass-Use-Aft
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/135442/iOS-Kernel-AppleOscarAccelerometer-U
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/135443/iOS-Kernel-AppleOscarGyro-Use-After-
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034736
- https://code.google.com/p/google-security-research/issues/detail?id=603
- https://code.google.com/p/google-security-research/issues/detail?id=604
- https://code.google.com/p/google-security-research/issues/detail?id=605
- https://code.google.com/p/google-security-research/issues/detail?id=606
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-1719?
CVE-2016-1719 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). The IOHIDFamily API 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...
How severe is CVE-2016-1719?
CVE-2016-1719 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-1719?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Iphone Os, Apple Mac Os X, Apple Tvos, Apple Watchos.