CVE-2016-1748

Name: CVE-2016-1748
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-03-24T01:59:18.247+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.03%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-1748 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. IOHIDFamily in Apple iOS before 9.3, OS X before 10.11.4, tvOS before 9.2, and watchOS before 2.2 allows attackers to obtain sensitive kernel memory-layout information via a crafted app.. EPSS estimates a 1.03% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IOHIDFamily in Apple iOS before 9.3, OS X before 10.11.4, tvOS before 9.2, and watchOS before 2.2 allows attackers to obtain sensitive kernel memory-layout information via a crafted app.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.03%

59.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

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/2015/Dec/msg00000.htmlMailing List, Vendor Advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Dec/msg00001.htmlMailing List, Vendor Advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Dec/msg00002.htmlMailing List, Vendor Advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Dec/msg00005.htmlMailing List, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035353Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://support.apple.com/HT205635Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT205637Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT205640Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT205641Vendor Advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Dec/msg00000.htmlMailing List, Vendor Advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Dec/msg00001.htmlMailing List, Vendor Advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Dec/msg00002.htmlMailing List, Vendor Advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Dec/msg00005.htmlMailing List, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035353Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://support.apple.com/HT205635Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT205637Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT205640Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT205641Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-1748?

IOHIDFamily in Apple iOS before 9.3, OS X before 10.11.4, tvOS before 9.2, and watchOS before 2.2 allows attackers to obtain sensitive kernel memory-layout information via a crafted app.

How severe is CVE-2016-1748?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-1748 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.03% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-1748?

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-2016-1748?

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Source: NVD / NIST