CVE-2016-1756 Null dereference in n/a
Attackers can execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via a crafted app due to a kernel NULL pointer dereference in Apple iOS and OS X.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2016-1756?
CVE-2016-1756 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple Iphone Os, published on 24 Mar 2016. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
The kernel in Apple iOS before 9.3 and OS X before 10.11.4 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context or cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference) via a crafted app.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-1756?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Apple Iphone Os, Apple Mac Os X.
How do I fix CVE-2016-1756?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-1756 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2016-1756 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-1756 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Iphone Os
Sources
Also known as GHSA-r963-jx23-68gm.