CVE-2016-1751 json
The kernel in Apple iOS before 9.3, tvOS before 9.2, and watchOS before 2.2 does not properly restrict the execute permission, which allows…
published 2016-03-24 10 y ago modified 2026-06-17 4 mo ago also EUVD-2016-2846
- cvss
- 7.8
- version 3.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 1.0%
- EPSS 1.0% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 63%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
The kernel in Apple iOS before 9.3, tvOS before 9.2, and watchOS before 2.2 does not properly restrict the execute permission, which allows attackers to bypass a code-signing protection mechanism via a crafted app.
Patch / fix
- apple iphone_os 9.3
- apple tvos 9.2
- apple watchos 2.2
Exploit prediction
1.02% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 63% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-09).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 3.0 | 7.8 | CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
| NVD | 2.0 | 6.8 | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
Classification
- Weakness
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- CWE-264 Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls
References
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lists.apple.com
/archives/security-announce/2016/Mar/msg00000.html
vendor-advisory, mailing-list
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lists.apple.com
/archives/security-announce/2016/Mar/msg00001.html
vendor-advisory, mailing-list
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lists.apple.com
/archives/security-announce/2016/Mar/msg00002.html
vendor-advisory, mailing-list
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support.apple.com
/HT206168
vendor-advisory
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support.apple.com
/HT206169
vendor-advisory
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support.apple.com
/HT206166
vendor-advisory
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securitytracker.com
/id/1035353
vdb-entry, third-party-advisory
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2016-1751
- NVD CVE-2016-1751
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