CVE-2016-1758
UnknownEPSS 0.84%
Last modified
CVE-2016-1758 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The kernel in Apple iOS before 9.3 and OS X before 10.11.4 allows attackers to obtain sensitive memory-layout information or cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) via a crafted app.. EPSS estimates a 0.84% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The kernel in Apple iOS before 9.3 and OS X before 10.11.4 allows attackers to obtain sensitive memory-layout information or cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) via a crafted app.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Iphone Os | <= 9.2.1 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | <= 10.11.3 |
References
- https://support.apple.com/HT206166Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT206167Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT206166Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT206167Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2016-1758?
The kernel in Apple iOS before 9.3 and OS X before 10.11.4 allows attackers to obtain sensitive memory-layout information or cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) via a crafted app.
How severe is CVE-2016-1758?
Severity scoring for CVE-2016-1758 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.84% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-1758?
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.
How Strix Helps
- How Strix found a critical auth bypass in etcdStrix autonomously discovered a critical authentication bypass in etcd, later designated CVE-2026-33413.
- Autonomous PentestingAI agents that find and validate exploitable vulnerabilities like this one across your applications.
- PR ReviewsPentest every pull request so vulnerable code is caught before it ships to production.
- AI Penetration TestingHow AI-driven penetration testing continuously covers your attack surface.
Related CVEs from 2016
- CVE-2016-1752The kernel in Apple iOS before 9.3, OS X before 10.11.4, tvO…
- CVE-2016-1753Multiple integer overflows in the kernel in Apple iOS before…
- CVE-2016-1754The kernel in Apple iOS before 9.3, OS X before 10.11.4, tvO…
- CVE-2016-1755The kernel in Apple iOS before 9.3, OS X before 10.11.4, tvO…
- CVE-2016-1756The kernel in Apple iOS before 9.3 and OS X before 10.11.4 a…
- CVE-2016-1757Race condition in the kernel in Apple iOS before 9.3 and OS …
- CVE-2016-1759The kernel in Apple OS X before 10.11.4 allows attackers to …
- CVE-2016-1760The XPC Services API in LaunchServices in Apple iOS before 9…
- CVE-2016-1761libxml2 in Apple iOS before 9.3, OS X before 10.11.4, and wa…
- CVE-2016-1762The xmlNextChar function in libxml2 before 2.9.4 allows remo…8.1
- CVE-2016-1763Messages in Apple iOS before 9.3 does not ensure that an aut…
- CVE-2016-1764The Content Security Policy (CSP) implementation in Messages…
Are you affected by CVE-2016-1758?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
Scan your code nowSource: NVD / NIST