What is the severity of CVE-2016-1767?

CVE-2016-1767 is categorized as a high-severity vulnerability that allows remote code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2016-1767?

To fix CVE-2016-1767, upgrade to macOS version 10.11.4 or later.

What software is affected by CVE-2016-1767?

CVE-2016-1767 affects QuickTime on Apple OS X versions before 10.11.4.

Can CVE-2016-1767 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2016-1767 can be exploited remotely through a crafted FlashPix image.

What are the potential consequences of CVE-2016-1767?

Exploitation of CVE-2016-1767 could lead to arbitrary code execution or cause a denial of service due to memory corruption.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2016-1767

high

7.8

CWE

119

24/3/2016

5/8/2024

CVE-2016-1767: Buffer Overflow

First published: Thu Mar 24 2016(Updated: )

QuickTime in Apple OS X before 10.11.4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted FlashPix image, a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-1768.

Credit: product-security@apple.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
macOS Yosemite	<=10.11.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-1767?
CVE-2016-1767 is categorized as a high-severity vulnerability that allows remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2016-1767?
To fix CVE-2016-1767, upgrade to macOS version 10.11.4 or later.
What software is affected by CVE-2016-1767?
CVE-2016-1767 affects QuickTime on Apple OS X versions before 10.11.4.
Can CVE-2016-1767 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2016-1767 can be exploited remotely through a crafted FlashPix image.
What are the potential consequences of CVE-2016-1767?
Exploitation of CVE-2016-1767 could lead to arbitrary code execution or cause a denial of service due to memory corruption.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-1767?
CVE-2016-1767 is categorized as a high-severity vulnerability that allows remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2016-1767?
To fix CVE-2016-1767, upgrade to macOS version 10.11.4 or later.
What software is affected by CVE-2016-1767?
CVE-2016-1767 affects QuickTime on Apple OS X versions before 10.11.4.
Can CVE-2016-1767 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2016-1767 can be exploited remotely through a crafted FlashPix image.
What are the potential consequences of CVE-2016-1767?
Exploitation of CVE-2016-1767 could lead to arbitrary code execution or cause a denial of service due to memory corruption.