CVE-2016-1847

Name: CVE-2016-1847
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-05-20T11:00:00.473+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.04%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-1847 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. OpenGL, as used 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 remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted web site.. EPSS estimates a 2.04% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

OpenGL, as used 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 remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted web site.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.04%

78.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Iphone Os	< 9.3.2
Apple	Mac Os X	< 10.11.5
Apple	Tvos	< 9.2.1
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://www.securityfocus.com/bid/90691Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035890Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://support.apple.com/HT206564Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT206566Vendor 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/msg00003.htmlMailing List, Vendor Advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/May/msg00004.htmlMailing List, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/90691Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035890Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://support.apple.com/HT206564Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT206566Vendor 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-2016-1847?

How severe is CVE-2016-1847?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-1847 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.04% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-1847?

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