CVE-2016-1823

Name: CVE-2016-1823
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-05-20T10:59:36.157+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 4.92%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-1823 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The IOHIDDevice::handleReportWithTime function in Apple iOS before 9.3.2, OS X before 10.11.5, tvOS before 9.2.1, and watchOS before 2.2.1 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context or cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read and memory corruption) via a crafted IOHIDReportType enum, which triggers an incorrect cast, a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-1824.. EPSS estimates a 4.92% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The IOHIDDevice::handleReportWithTime function in Apple iOS before 9.3.2, OS X before 10.11.5, tvOS before 9.2.1, and watchOS before 2.2.1 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context or cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read and memory corruption) via a crafted IOHIDReportType enum, which triggers an incorrect cast, a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-1824.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

4.92%

91.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-125

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Tvos	< 9.2.1
Apple	Mac Os X	< 10.11.5
Apple	Iphone Os	< 9.3.2
Apple	Watchos	< 2.2.1

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/msg00003.htmlMailing List, Vendor Advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/May/msg00004.htmlMailing List, Vendor Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/137397/OS-X-Kernel-Raw-Cast-Out-Of-Bounds-Read.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/90698Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035890Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://bugs.chromium.org/p/project-zero/issues/detail?id=774Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT206564Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT206566Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT206567Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT206568Vendor Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/39927/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
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/msg00003.htmlMailing List, Vendor Advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/May/msg00004.htmlMailing List, Vendor Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/137397/OS-X-Kernel-Raw-Cast-Out-Of-Bounds-Read.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/90698Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035890Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://bugs.chromium.org/p/project-zero/issues/detail?id=774Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT206564Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT206566Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT206567Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT206568Vendor Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/39927/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-1823?

How severe is CVE-2016-1823?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-1823 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.92% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-1823?

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