CVE-2016-1755

Name: CVE-2016-1755
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-03-24T01:59:24.903+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 5.14%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-1755 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The kernel in Apple iOS before 9.3, OS X before 10.11.4, tvOS before 9.2, and watchOS before 2.2 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted app, a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-1754.. EPSS estimates a 5.14% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The kernel in Apple iOS before 9.3, OS X before 10.11.4, tvOS before 9.2, and watchOS before 2.2 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted app, a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-1754.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

5.14%

91.3th 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
https://support.apple.com/HT206166Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT206167Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT206168Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT206169Vendor Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/39614/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
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
https://support.apple.com/HT206166Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT206167Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT206168Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT206169Vendor Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/39614/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-1755?

How severe is CVE-2016-1755?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-1755 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 5.14% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-1755?

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