CVE-2016-1832

High

Published: 20/05/2016(UTC)Translated: 15/06/2026(UTC)NVD NIST

Summary

The libc in Apple iOS before 9.3.2, OS X before 10.11.5, tvOS before 9.2.1, and watchOS before 2.2.1 contains a vulnerability that allows local users to gain elevated privileges or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via unspecified vectors.

Risk Assessment

This vulnerability may lead to unauthorized access to the system or destabilization of its operation, posing a serious threat to data security and device functionality.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update systems to the latest versions to mitigate this vulnerability and to monitor local user access.

Other vulnerabilities in libc

CVE-2017-7086High
An issue was discovered in certain Apple products affecting iOS before 11, macOS before 10.13, tvOS before 11, and watchOS before 4. The issue involves the 'libc' component and allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted string mishandled by the glob function.

Original NVD description (English source)

libc 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 local users to gain privileges or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via unspecified vectors.