CVE-2016-1722
HighSummary
A vulnerability in syslog on 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.
Risk Assessment
Organizations may be exposed to unauthorized access to systems or service outages, potentially leading to data loss or operational disruptions.
Recommendation
It is recommended to update systems to the latest versions to mitigate the risks associated with this vulnerability.
Other vulnerabilities in syslog
See all- CVE-2016-7660High
An issue was discovered in certain Apple products related to the 'syslog' component. iOS before 10.2, macOS before 10.12.2, and watchOS before 3.1.3 are affected, allowing local users to gain privileges via unspecified vectors related to Mach port name references.
- CVE-1999-0566Medium
An attacker can write to syslog files from any location, causing a denial of service by filling up the logs and hiding activities.
- CVE-1999-0171Low
CVE-1999-0171 vulnerability involves a denial of service (DoS) attack on the syslog system by sending a large number of superfluous messages.
Original NVD description (English source)
syslog 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.