CVE Catalog

CVE-2016-1823

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The IOHIDDevice::handleReportWithTime function 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 attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context or cause a denial of service via a crafted IOHIDReportType enum, which triggers an incorrect cast.

Risk Assessment

This vulnerability can lead to serious consequences, such as gaining control over the system or disrupting its operation, posing a security threat to the organization.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update systems to the latest versions to mitigate this vulnerability and to monitor systems for unauthorized activities.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

The IOHIDDevice::handleReportWithTime function 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 attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context or cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read and memory corruption) via a crafted IOHIDReportType enum, which triggers an incorrect cast, a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-1824.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS