CVE-2016-1727

Name: CVE-2016-1727
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-02-01T11:59:12.12+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 4.45%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-1727 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. WebKit, as used in Apple iOS before 9.2.1, Safari before 9.0.3, and tvOS before 9.1.1, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted web site, a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-1724.. EPSS estimates a 4.45% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

WebKit, as used in Apple iOS before 9.2.1, Safari before 9.0.3, and tvOS before 9.1.1, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted web site, a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-1724.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

4.45%

90.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Safari	< 9.0.3
Apple	Iphone Os	< 9.2.1
Apple	Tvos	< 9.1.1
Apple	Watchos	< 2.2
Webkitgtk	Webkitgtk\+	< 2.10.5

References

http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Jan/msg00002.htmlMailing List
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Jan/msg00004.htmlMailing List
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Jan/msg00005.htmlMailing List, Vendor Advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Mar/msg00001.htmlMailing List, Vendor Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/136227/WebKitGTK-Memory-Corruption-Denial-Of-Service.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/537771/100/0/threadedThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/81263Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034737Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201706-15Third Party Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT205729Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT205730Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT205732Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT206168Vendor Advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Jan/msg00002.htmlMailing List
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Jan/msg00004.htmlMailing List
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Jan/msg00005.htmlMailing List, Vendor Advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Mar/msg00001.htmlMailing List, Vendor Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/136227/WebKitGTK-Memory-Corruption-Denial-Of-Service.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/537771/100/0/threadedThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/81263Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034737Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201706-15Third Party Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT205729Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT205730Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT205732Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT206168Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 1, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-1727?

How severe is CVE-2016-1727?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-1727 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.45% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-1727?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST