CVE-2016-9843 Other in n/a
A potential issue in the zlib library's big-endian CRC calculation might allow context-dependent attackers to cause unspecified impacts.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2016-9843?
CVE-2016-9843 is a critical vulnerability in Apple Iphone Os, published on 23 May 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The crc32_big function in crc32.c in zlib 1.2.8 might allow context-dependent attackers to have unspecified impact via vectors involving big-endian CRC calculation.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-9843?
It affects 24 products.
Products include Apple Iphone Os, Apple Mac Os X, Apple Tvos, Apple Watchos, Canonical Ubuntu Linux, Debian Debian Linux and 18 more.
How do I fix CVE-2016-9843?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Is CVE-2016-9843 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-9843 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Iphone Os
Sources
Also known as ALPINE-CVE-2016-9843, AZL-44352, AZL-45366, CLSA-2026-1772177379, CLSA-2026-1772213586, CLSA-2026-1772213835 and 9 more.