What is the severity of CVE-2016-1848?

CVE-2016-1848 has a high severity rating due to its potential for remote code execution and denial of service.

How do I fix CVE-2016-1848?

To fix CVE-2016-1848, upgrade QuickTime by updating to OS X 10.11.5 or later.

What versions of Apple OS X are affected by CVE-2016-1848?

CVE-2016-1848 affects Apple OS X versions prior to 10.11.5.

What type of vulnerabilities does CVE-2016-1848 represent?

CVE-2016-1848 represents a remote code execution vulnerability caused by memory corruption.

Can CVE-2016-1848 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2016-1848 can be exploited remotely through a crafted file.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2016-1848

high

7.8

CWE

119

20/5/2016

5/8/2024

CVE-2016-1848: Buffer Overflow

First published: Fri May 20 2016(Updated: )

QuickTime in Apple OS X before 10.11.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted file.

Credit: product-security@apple.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
macOS Yosemite	<=10.11.4

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-1848?
CVE-2016-1848 has a high severity rating due to its potential for remote code execution and denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2016-1848?
To fix CVE-2016-1848, upgrade QuickTime by updating to OS X 10.11.5 or later.
What versions of Apple OS X are affected by CVE-2016-1848?
CVE-2016-1848 affects Apple OS X versions prior to 10.11.5.
What type of vulnerabilities does CVE-2016-1848 represent?
CVE-2016-1848 represents a remote code execution vulnerability caused by memory corruption.
Can CVE-2016-1848 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2016-1848 can be exploited remotely through a crafted file.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-1848?
CVE-2016-1848 has a high severity rating due to its potential for remote code execution and denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2016-1848?
To fix CVE-2016-1848, upgrade QuickTime by updating to OS X 10.11.5 or later.
What versions of Apple OS X are affected by CVE-2016-1848?
CVE-2016-1848 affects Apple OS X versions prior to 10.11.5.
What type of vulnerabilities does CVE-2016-1848 represent?
CVE-2016-1848 represents a remote code execution vulnerability caused by memory corruption.
Can CVE-2016-1848 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2016-1848 can be exploited remotely through a crafted file.