CVE-2016-4762 Memory corruption in n/a

High 8.8 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via a crafted website exploiting 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
Available

What is CVE-2016-4762?

CVE-2016-4762 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Apple Icloud, 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, iTunes before 12.5.1 on Windows, iCloud before 6.0 on Windows, and Safari before 10 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-2016-4762?

It affects 4 products.

Products include Apple Icloud, Apple Iphone Os, Apple Itunes, Apple Safari.

How do I fix CVE-2016-4762?

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-2016-4762 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-4762 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Apple Icloud vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-gm97-p7r6-w88h, UBUNTU-CVE-2016-4762.

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