What is the severity of CVE-2016-1734?

CVE-2016-1734 is considered to have a high severity due to the potential for arbitrary code execution and denial of service.

How do I fix CVE-2016-1734?

To mitigate CVE-2016-1734, update your Apple iOS to version 9.3 or later and macOS to version 10.11.4 or later.

Who is affected by CVE-2016-1734?

CVE-2016-1734 affects Apple iOS versions prior to 9.3 and macOS versions prior to 10.11.4.

What types of attacks are possible with CVE-2016-1734?

CVE-2016-1734 allows physically proximate attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service through a malicious USB device.

When was CVE-2016-1734 disclosed?

CVE-2016-1734 was disclosed in March 2016 as part of Apple's security announcements.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2016-1734

high

7.2

CWE

119 264

24/3/2016

5/8/2024

CVE-2016-1734: Buffer Overflow

First published: Thu Mar 24 2016(Updated: )

AppleUSBNetworking in Apple iOS before 9.3 and OS X before 10.11.4 allows physically proximate attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted USB device.

Credit: product-security@apple.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Apple iPhone OS	<=9.2.1
macOS Yosemite	<=10.11.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-1734?
CVE-2016-1734 is considered to have a high severity due to the potential for arbitrary code execution and denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2016-1734?
To mitigate CVE-2016-1734, update your Apple iOS to version 9.3 or later and macOS to version 10.11.4 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2016-1734?
CVE-2016-1734 affects Apple iOS versions prior to 9.3 and macOS versions prior to 10.11.4.
What types of attacks are possible with CVE-2016-1734?
CVE-2016-1734 allows physically proximate attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service through a malicious USB device.
When was CVE-2016-1734 disclosed?
CVE-2016-1734 was disclosed in March 2016 as part of Apple's security announcements.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-1734?
CVE-2016-1734 is considered to have a high severity due to the potential for arbitrary code execution and denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2016-1734?
To mitigate CVE-2016-1734, update your Apple iOS to version 9.3 or later and macOS to version 10.11.4 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2016-1734?
CVE-2016-1734 affects Apple iOS versions prior to 9.3 and macOS versions prior to 10.11.4.
What types of attacks are possible with CVE-2016-1734?
CVE-2016-1734 allows physically proximate attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service through a malicious USB device.
When was CVE-2016-1734 disclosed?
CVE-2016-1734 was disclosed in March 2016 as part of Apple's security announcements.