CVE-2016-1814

Name: CVE-2016-1814
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-05-20T10:59:27.093+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.06%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-1814 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. IOAcceleratorFamily in Apple iOS before 9.3.2, OS X before 10.11.5, and tvOS before 9.2.1 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference) via a crafted app.. EPSS estimates a 1.06% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IOAcceleratorFamily in Apple iOS before 9.3.2, OS X before 10.11.5, and tvOS before 9.2.1 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference) via a crafted app.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.06%

60.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-476

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Mac Os X	< 10.11.5
Apple	Iphone Os	< 9.3.2
Apple	Tvos	< 9.2.1

References

http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/May/msg00001.htmlMailing List, Vendor Advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/May/msg00002.htmlMailing List, Vendor Advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/May/msg00004.htmlMailing List, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/90696Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035890Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://support.apple.com/HT206564Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT206567Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT206568Vendor Advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/May/msg00001.htmlMailing List, Vendor Advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/May/msg00002.htmlMailing List, Vendor Advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/May/msg00004.htmlMailing List, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/90696Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035890Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://support.apple.com/HT206564Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT206567Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT206568Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 20, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-1814?

IOAcceleratorFamily in Apple iOS before 9.3.2, OS X before 10.11.5, and tvOS before 9.2.1 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference) via a crafted app.

How severe is CVE-2016-1814?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-1814 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.06% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-1814?

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-2016-1814?

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Source: NVD / NIST