CVE-2016-4764

Name: CVE-2016-4764
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-02-20T08:59:01.307+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 1.57%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

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

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

1.57%

72.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

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

http://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
http://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: Feb 20, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-4764?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2016-4764?

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Source: NVD / NIST