CVE-2016-4738 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via crafted websites due to memory corruption in libxslt on 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
- Available
What is CVE-2016-4738?
CVE-2016-4738 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
libxslt in Apple iOS before 10, OS X before 10.12, 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-2016-4738?
It affects 5 products.
Products include Apple Iphone Os, Apple Mac Os X, Apple Tvos, Apple Watchos, Debian Debian Linux.
How do I fix CVE-2016-4738?
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-2016-4738 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-4738 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Iphone Os
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2016-4738, DLA-700-1, DSA-3709-1, GHSA-6r6p-3jh3-qx75, MGASA-2016-0394, UBUNTU-CVE-2016-4738.