Vulnerability Description
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.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Iphone Os | <= 9.3.1 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | <= 10.11.4 |
| Apple | Tvos | <= 9.2 |
| Apple | Watchos | <= 2.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/May/msg00002.htmlMailing ListVendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/May/msg00004.htmlMailing ListVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/90696Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035890Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://support.apple.com/HT206567Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT206568Vendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/May/msg00002.htmlMailing ListVendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/May/msg00004.htmlMailing ListVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/90696Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035890Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://support.apple.com/HT206567Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT206568Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-1831?
CVE-2016-1831 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). 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.
How severe is CVE-2016-1831?
CVE-2016-1831 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-2016-1831?
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.