CVE-2016-1859 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via a crafted website exploiting memory corruption in WebKit Canvas.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2016-1859?
CVE-2016-1859 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Apple Iphone Os, published on 20 May 2016. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
The WebKit Canvas implementation in Apple iOS before 9.3.2, Safari before 9.1.1, and tvOS before 9.2.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted web site.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-1859?
It affects 4 products.
Products include Apple Iphone Os, Apple Safari, Apple Tvos, Webkitgtk Webkitgtk\+.
How do I fix CVE-2016-1859?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2016-1859 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-1859 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Iphone Os
Sources
Also known as GHSA-38xg-gj4r-c6w4, UBUNTU-CVE-2016-1859.