CVE-2016-4728 Code injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a crafted website due to improper handling of error prototypes 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-2016-4728?
CVE-2016-4728 is a high-severity code injection vulnerability in Apple Iphone Os, published on 25 Sep 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 10, tvOS before 10, iTunes before 12.5.1 on Windows, and Safari before 10 mishandles error prototypes, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted web site.
Weakness: CWE-20
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-4728?
It affects 4 products.
Products include Apple Iphone Os, Apple Itunes, Apple Safari, Apple Tvos.
How do I fix CVE-2016-4728?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.
Is CVE-2016-4728 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-4728 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Iphone Os
Sources
Also known as GHSA-c32m-q8m3-88v6, UBUNTU-CVE-2016-4728.