CVE-2016-4657 Apple iOS Webkit Memory Corruption
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via a crafted website due to memory corruption in WebKit on iOS.
- Exploited in the wild
- Since 24 May 2022
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2016-4657?
CVE-2016-4657 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Apple Iphone Os, published on 25 Aug 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 iOS before 9.3.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted web site.
Weakness: CWE-787
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-4657?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Iphone Os.
How do I fix CVE-2016-4657?
Upgrade to a fixed version. US federal agencies must fix it by 14 Jun 2022.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2016-4657 being exploited?
Yes. Attackers have exploited CVE-2016-4657 in the wild since at least 24 May 2022.
Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module, 2 Exploit-DB entries and 3 proofs of concept on GitHub.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Iphone Os
Sources
Also known as GHSA-99xm-29ff-vvqm, UBUNTU-CVE-2016-4657.