CVE-2016-1719: Buffer Overflow
The IOHIDFamily API in Apple iOS before 9.2.1, OS X before 10.11.3, and tvOS before 9.1.1 allows local users to gain privileges or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via unspecified vectors.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-1719?
CVE-2016-1719 is considered a medium severity vulnerability that can lead to privilege escalation or denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2016-1719?
To fix CVE-2016-1719, update your Apple device to iOS 9.2.1, macOS 10.11.3, tvOS 9.1.1, or later versions.
What systems are affected by CVE-2016-1719?
CVE-2016-1719 affects Apple iOS versions up to 9.2, macOS versions up to 10.11.2, tvOS versions up to 9.1, and watchOS versions up to 2.1.
What type of attack does CVE-2016-1719 facilitate?
CVE-2016-1719 can be exploited to gain elevated privileges or induce memory corruption leading to a denial of service.
Who can exploit CVE-2016-1719?
CVE-2016-1719 can be exploited by local users, which means an attacker must have physical or local access to the vulnerable device.