CVE-2016-4764
HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 1.57%
Last modified
CVE-2016-4764 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iOS before 10 is affected. EPSS estimates a 1.57% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iOS before 10 is affected. Safari before 10 is affected. iTunes before 12.5.1 is affected. tvOS before 10 is affected. The issue involves the "WebKit" component. It allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) via a crafted web site.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Itunes | <= 12.5 |
| Apple | Iphone Os | <= 9.3.5 |
| Apple | Safari | <= 9.1.3 |
| Apple | Tvos | <= 9.2.2 |
References
- https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94430Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://support.apple.com/HT207142Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT207143Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT207157Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT207158Vendor Advisory
- https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94430Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://support.apple.com/HT207142Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT207143Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT207157Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT207158Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2016-4764?
An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iOS before 10 is affected. Safari before 10 is affected. iTunes before 12.5.1 is affected. tvOS before 10 is affected. The issue involves the "WebKit" component. It allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) via a crafted web site.
How severe is CVE-2016-4764?
CVE-2016-4764 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.57% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-4764?
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.
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