CVE-2016-7578
UnknownEPSS 1.53%
Last modified
CVE-2016-7578 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iOS before 10.1 is affected. EPSS estimates a 1.53% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iOS before 10.1 is affected. Safari before 10.0.1 is affected. iCloud before 6.0.1 is affected. iTunes before 12.5.2 is affected. tvOS before 10.0.1 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 | Safari | < 10.0.1 |
| Apple | Iphone Os | < 10.1 |
| Apple | Icloud | < 6.0.1 |
| Apple | Itunes | < 12.5.2 |
| Apple | Tvos | < 10.0.1 |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93949Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037139Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://support.apple.com/HT207270Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT207271Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT207272Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT207273Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT207274Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93949Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037139Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://support.apple.com/HT207270Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT207271Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT207272Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT207273Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT207274Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2016-7578?
An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iOS before 10.1 is affected. Safari before 10.0.1 is affected. iCloud before 6.0.1 is affected. iTunes before 12.5.2 is affected. tvOS before 10.0.1 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-2016-7578?
Severity scoring for CVE-2016-7578 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.53% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-7578?
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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