CVE-2016-1584: In all versions of Unity8 a running but not active application on a large-screen device could talk with Maliit

Routine

LOW 1.6MITIGATE

CVE-2016-1584 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 1.6) affecting unity8. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

In all versions of Unity8 a running but not active application on a large-screen device could talk with Maliit and consume keyboard input.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	1.6 (Low)
Attack vector	Physical
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.9% (top 41%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-399
Published	2019-04-22
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Canonical Ltd. · Vendor: unity8

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2019-04-22 16:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:42 UTCUpdated Record last modified

unity8 unity8 MITIGATE

Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy unity8 || rpm -q unity8 || unity8 --version

No fixed or unaffected release known

Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory, disable the affected feature, or restrict network access.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2016-1584?

unity8: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2016-1584 being exploited?

CVE-2016-1584 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2016-1584 affect?

CVE-2016-1584 affects unity8. Severity is low (CVSS 1.6). In all versions of Unity8 a running but not active application on a large-screen device could talk with Maliit and consume keyboard input.

How urgent is CVE-2016-1584?

Priority 20/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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