CVE-2016-1761 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via crafted XML documents in Apple operating systems.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2016-1761?
CVE-2016-1761 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Apple Iphone Os, published on 24 Mar 2016. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
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.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-1761?
It affects 3 products.
Products include Apple Iphone Os, Apple Mac Os X, Apple Watchos.
How do I fix CVE-2016-1761?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-1761 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2016-1761 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-1761 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Iphone Os
Sources
Also known as GHSA-3f3v-mh9q-2pxq.