CVE-2016-1766

Name: CVE-2016-1766
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-03-24T01:59:34.547+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.01%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-1766 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The Profiles component in Apple iOS before 9.3 does not properly validate certificates, which allows attackers to spoof an MDM profile trust relationship via unspecified vectors.. EPSS estimates a 1.01% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Profiles component in Apple iOS before 9.3 does not properly validate certificates, which allows attackers to spoof an MDM profile trust relationship via unspecified vectors.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.01%

58.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Iphone Os	<= 9.2.1

References

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-1766?

The Profiles component in Apple iOS before 9.3 does not properly validate certificates, which allows attackers to spoof an MDM profile trust relationship via unspecified vectors.

How severe is CVE-2016-1766?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-1766 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.01% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-1766?

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Source: NVD / NIST