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CVE-2016-1824 is an Apple IOHIDFamily memory corruption flaw. A malicious app could run code with elevated privileges or crash the device. It affected older iOS, OS X, tvOS, and watchOS versions before Apple’s May 2016 security updates. Exposure is mainly legacy Apple endpoints, Macs, Apple TVs, and Watches still running versions older than the fixed releases. Current managed fleets are likely unaffected if normal Apple patching has been maintained. Treat as high priority only where legacy Apple systems remain in service. The vulnerability can enable privileged code execution, but available sources do not confirm active exploitation. Mitigation focus: Upgrade affected Apple systems to the fixed versions or later.; Prioritize legacy devices that can install apps or process untrusted software.; Remove or isolate devices that cannot be upgraded from vulnerable releases..
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- https://support.apple.com/HT206567CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- https://support.apple.com/HT206566CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- https://support.apple.com/HT206564CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- https://support.apple.com/HT206568CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
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