CVE-2016-4679

Name: CVE-2016-4679
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-02-20T08:59:00.807+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.17%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-4679 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iOS before 10.1 is affected. EPSS estimates a 2.17% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iOS before 10.1 is affected. macOS before 10.12.1 is affected. tvOS before 10.0.1 is affected. watchOS before 3.1 is affected. The issue involves the "libarchive" component, which allows remote attackers to write to arbitrary files via a crafted archive containing a symlink.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.17%

80.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-59

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Iphone Os	< 10.1
Apple	Mac Os X	< 10.12.1
Apple	Tvos	< 10.0.1
Apple	Watchos	< 3.1

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93849Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037086Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://support.apple.com/HT207269Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT207270Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT207271Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT207275Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93849Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037086Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://support.apple.com/HT207269Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT207270Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT207271Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT207275Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 20, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-4679?

How severe is CVE-2016-4679?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-4679 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.17% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-4679?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2016-4679?

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Source: NVD / NIST