CVE-2016-4764 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
- Available
What is CVE-2016-4764?
CVE-2016-4764 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Apple Iphone Os, published on 20 Feb 2017. 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
An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iOS before 10 is affected. Safari before 10 is affected. iTunes before 12.5.1 is affected. tvOS before 10 is affected. The issue involves the "WebKit" component. It allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) via a crafted web site.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-4764?
It affects 4 products.
Products include Apple Iphone Os, Apple Itunes, Apple Safari, Apple Tvos.
How do I fix CVE-2016-4764?
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-2016-4764 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-4764 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Iphone Os
Sources
Also known as GHSA-98q8-3jx3-w7qm, UBUNTU-CVE-2016-4764.