CVE-2016-1761 json
libxml2 in Apple iOS before 9.3, OS X before 10.11.4, and watchOS before 2.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a d…
published 2016-03-24 10 y ago modified 2026-06-17 4 mo ago also EUVD-2016-2856
- cvss
- 9.8
- version 3.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 6.9%
- EPSS 6.9% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 94%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
libxml2 in Apple iOS before 9.3, OS X before 10.11.4, and watchOS before 2.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted XML document.
Exploit prediction
6.91% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 94% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 3.0 | 9.8 | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
| NVD | 2.0 | 10.0 | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
Classification
- Weakness
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- CWE-119 Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer
References
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lists.apple.com
/archives/security-announce/2016/Mar/msg00004.html
vendor-advisory
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lists.apple.com
/archives/security-announce/2016/Mar/msg00000.html
vendor-advisory
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lists.apple.com
/archives/security-announce/2016/Mar/msg00001.html
vendor-advisory
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support.apple.com
/HT206167
vendor-advisory
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support.apple.com
/HT206168
vendor-advisory
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support.apple.com
/HT206166
vendor-advisory
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securitytracker.com
/id/1035353
vdb-entry
- zerodayinitiative.com /advisories/ZDI-16-203
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2016-1761
- NVD CVE-2016-1761
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