CVE-2016-1760

6.2 MEDIUM

Published: March 29, 2016 Modified: May 06, 2026

Description

The XPC Services API in LaunchServices in Apple iOS before 9.3 allows attackers to bypass intended event-handler restrictions and modify an arbitrary app's events via a crafted app.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0

Vector String

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory

http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Mar/msg00000.html

Source: product-security@apple.com

Vendor Advisory

http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035353

Source: product-security@apple.com

https://support.apple.com/HT206166

Source: product-security@apple.com

Vendor Advisory

http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Mar/msg00000.html

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Vendor Advisory

http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035353

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

https://support.apple.com/HT206166

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Vendor Advisory

6 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score

6.2 / 10.0

EPSS (Exploit Probability)

0.1%

17th percentile

Exploitation Status

Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-284

Affected Vendors

apple

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