CVE-2016-1784

Name: CVE-2016-1784
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-03-24T01:59:51.237+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.36%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-1784 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The History implementation in WebKit in Apple iOS before 9.3, Safari before 9.1, and tvOS before 9.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (resource consumption and application crash) via a crafted web site.. EPSS estimates a 1.36% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The History implementation in WebKit in Apple iOS before 9.3, Safari before 9.1, and tvOS before 9.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (resource consumption and application crash) via a crafted web site.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.36%

68.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-400

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Safari	< 9.1
Apple	Iphone Os	< 9.3
Apple	Tvos	< 9.2

References

http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Mar/msg00000.htmlMailing List, Vendor Advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Mar/msg00002.htmlMailing List, Vendor Advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Mar/msg00005.htmlMailing List, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035353Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://support.apple.com/HT206166Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT206169Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT206171Vendor Advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Mar/msg00000.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/msg00005.htmlMailing List, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035353Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://support.apple.com/HT206166Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT206169Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT206171Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-1784?

How severe is CVE-2016-1784?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-1784 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.36% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-1784?

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