CVE-2016-4588 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via crafted websites due to memory corruption in WebKit on tvOS.
- 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-2016-4588?
CVE-2016-4588 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Apple Webkit, 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 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-2016-4588?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Webkit.
How do I fix CVE-2016-4588?
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-2016-4588 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-4588 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Webkit
Sources
Also known as GHSA-xp57-8544-jh3m, UBUNTU-CVE-2016-4588.