CVE-2016-1848 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.8 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via crafted files in Apple OS X QuickTime.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2016-1848?

CVE-2016-1848 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Apple Mac Os X, published on 20 May 2016. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

QuickTime in Apple OS X before 10.11.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted file.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-1848?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Apple Mac Os X.

How do I fix CVE-2016-1848?

No fix has been published for CVE-2016-1848 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-2016-1848 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2016-1848 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

All Apple Mac Os X vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-745q-r8j8-c348.

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