CVE-2016-4586 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via a crafted website due to memory corruption in WebKit.
- 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-2016-4586?
CVE-2016-4586 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Apple Safari, published on 22 Jul 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
WebKit in Apple Safari before 9.1.2 and tvOS before 9.2.2 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-2016-4586?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Apple Safari, Apple Tvos.
How do I fix CVE-2016-4586?
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-2016-4586 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-4586 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Safari
Sources
Also known as GHSA-5r7h-w8gh-phg2, UBUNTU-CVE-2016-4586.