CVE-2016-4623
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CVE-2016-4623 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. WebKit in Apple iOS before 9.3.3, Safari before 9.1.2, and tvOS before 9.2.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted web site, a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-4589, CVE-2016-4622, and CVE-2016-4624.. EPSS estimates a 2.59% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
WebKit in Apple iOS before 9.3.3, Safari before 9.1.2, and tvOS before 9.2.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted web site, a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-4589, CVE-2016-4622, and CVE-2016-4624.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Safari | < 9.1.2 |
| Apple | Iphone Os | < 9.3.3 |
| Apple | Tvos | < 9.2.2 |
References
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Jul/msg00001.htmlMailing List, Vendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Jul/msg00003.htmlMailing List, Vendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Jul/msg00004.htmlMailing List, Vendor Advisory
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/138502/WebKitGTK-SOP-Bypass-Information-Disclosure.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/539295/100/0/threadedThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91830Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036343Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://support.apple.com/HT206900Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT206902Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT206905Vendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Jul/msg00001.htmlMailing List, Vendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Jul/msg00003.htmlMailing List, Vendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Jul/msg00004.htmlMailing List, Vendor Advisory
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/138502/WebKitGTK-SOP-Bypass-Information-Disclosure.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/539295/100/0/threadedThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91830Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036343Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://support.apple.com/HT206900Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT206902Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT206905Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
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