CVE-2016-4733 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
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2016-4733?
CVE-2016-4733 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Apple Iphone Os, published on 25 Sep 2016. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
WebKit in Apple iOS before 10, Safari before 10, and tvOS before 10 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted web site, a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-4611, CVE-2016-4730, CVE-2016-4734, and CVE-2016-4735.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-4733?
It affects 3 products.
Products include Apple Iphone Os, Apple Safari, Apple Tvos.
How do I fix CVE-2016-4733?
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-2016-4733 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-4733 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Iphone Os
Sources
Also known as GHSA-32jw-9c3r-w82w, UBUNTU-CVE-2016-4733.