Vulnerability Description
The kernel in Apple iOS before 9.3, tvOS before 9.2, and watchOS before 2.2 does not properly restrict the execute permission, which allows attackers to bypass a code-signing protection mechanism via a crafted app.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Iphone Os | < 9.3 |
| Apple | Tvos | < 9.2 |
| Apple | Watchos | < 2.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Mar/msg00000.htmlMailing ListVendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Mar/msg00001.htmlMailing ListVendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Mar/msg00002.htmlMailing ListVendor Advisory
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035353Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://support.apple.com/HT206166Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT206168Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT206169Vendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Mar/msg00000.htmlMailing ListVendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Mar/msg00001.htmlMailing ListVendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Mar/msg00002.htmlMailing ListVendor Advisory
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035353Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://support.apple.com/HT206166Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT206168Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT206169Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-1751?
CVE-2016-1751 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). The kernel in Apple iOS before 9.3, tvOS before 9.2, and watchOS before 2.2 does not properly restrict the execute permission, which allows attackers to bypass a code-signing protection mechanism via ...
How severe is CVE-2016-1751?
CVE-2016-1751 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-2016-1751?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Iphone Os, Apple Tvos, Apple Watchos.