CVE-2016-4737 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.
- 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-2016-4737?
CVE-2016-4737 is a high-severity memory corruption 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, Safari before 10, tvOS before 10, and watchOS before 3 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-2016-4737?
It affects 4 products.
Products include Apple Iphone Os, Apple Safari, Apple Tvos, Apple Watchos.
How do I fix CVE-2016-4737?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-4737 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2016-4737 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-4737 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Iphone Os
Sources
Also known as GHSA-gfc6-rx62-f4mq, UBUNTU-CVE-2016-4737.