CVE-2016-4769 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-2016-4769?
CVE-2016-4769 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Apple Itunes, 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 iTunes before 12.5.1 on Windows and Safari before 10 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-2016-4769?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Apple Itunes, Apple Safari.
How do I fix CVE-2016-4769?
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-2016-4769 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-4769 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Itunes
Sources
Also known as GHSA-w859-c4fc-cw6h, UBUNTU-CVE-2016-4769.