CVE-2016-4688
UnknownEPSS 2.92%
Last modified
CVE-2016-4688 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iOS before 10.1 is affected. EPSS estimates a 2.92% 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. watchOS before 3.1.3 is affected. The issue involves the "FontParser" component. It allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (buffer overflow and application crash) via a crafted font.
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Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Tvos | < 10.0.1 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | < 10.12.1 |
| Apple | Watchos | < 3.1.3 |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94572Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037469Third 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
- https://support.apple.com/HT207487Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94572Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037469Third 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
- https://support.apple.com/HT207487Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2016-4688?
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. watchOS before 3.1.3 is affected. The issue involves the "FontParser" component. It allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (buffer overflow and application crash) via a crafted font.
How severe is CVE-2016-4688?
Severity scoring for CVE-2016-4688 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.92% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-4688?
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-2016-4688?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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