Vulnerability Description
The kernel in Apple iOS before 9.3 and OS X before 10.11.4 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context or cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference) via a crafted app.
CVSS Score
7.8
HIGH
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Iphone Os | <= 9.2.1 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | <= 10.11.3 |
References
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Mar/msg00000.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Mar/msg00004.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035353
- https://support.apple.com/HT206166Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT206167Vendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Mar/msg00000.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Mar/msg00004.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035353
- https://support.apple.com/HT206166Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT206167Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-1756?
CVE-2016-1756 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). The kernel in Apple iOS before 9.3 and OS X before 10.11.4 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context or cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference) via a crafted app.
How severe is CVE-2016-1756?
CVE-2016-1756 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-2016-1756?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Iphone Os, Apple Mac Os X.