CVE-2016-4660 Information disclosure in n/a
Remote attackers can obtain sensitive information or cause a denial of service via a crafted font in Apple operating systems.
- 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
- None listed
What is CVE-2016-4660?
CVE-2016-4660 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple Iphone Os, published on 20 Feb 2017. 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
An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iOS before 10.1 is affected. macOS before 10.12.1 is affected. tvOS before 10.0.1 is affected. watchOS before 3.1 is affected. The issue involves the "FontParser" component. It allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information or cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read and application crash) via a crafted font.
Weakness: CWE-200
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-4660?
It affects 4 products.
Products include Apple Iphone Os, Apple Mac Os X, Apple Tvos, Apple Watchos.
How do I fix CVE-2016-4660?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-4660 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2016-4660 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-4660 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Iphone Os
Sources
Also known as GHSA-vmgv-wcg5-5hc3.