CVE-2016-1740

Name: CVE-2016-1740
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-03-24T01:59:11.793+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.96%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-1740 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. FontParser in Apple iOS before 9.3, OS X before 10.11.4, tvOS before 9.2, and watchOS before 2.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted PDF document.. EPSS estimates a 3.96% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

FontParser in Apple iOS before 9.3, OS X before 10.11.4, tvOS before 9.2, and watchOS before 2.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted PDF document.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.96%

89.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Iphone Os	< 9.3
Apple	Mac Os X	< 10.11.4
Apple	Tvos	< 9.2
Apple	Watchos	< 2.2

References

http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Mar/msg00000.htmlMailing List, Vendor Advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Mar/msg00001.htmlMailing List, Vendor Advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Mar/msg00002.htmlMailing List, Vendor Advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Mar/msg00004.htmlMailing List, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035353Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-16-201Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://support.apple.com/HT206166Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT206167Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT206168Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT206169Vendor Advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Mar/msg00000.htmlMailing List, Vendor Advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Mar/msg00001.htmlMailing List, Vendor Advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Mar/msg00002.htmlMailing List, Vendor Advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Mar/msg00004.htmlMailing List, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035353Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-16-201Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://support.apple.com/HT206166Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT206167Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT206168Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT206169Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 24, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-1740?

How severe is CVE-2016-1740?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-1740 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.96% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-1740?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2016-1740?

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Source: NVD / NIST