What is the severity of CVE-2016-4592?

CVE-2016-4592 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability impacting WebKit that can cause significant memory consumption.

How do I fix CVE-2016-4592?

To mitigate CVE-2016-4592, update your devices to the latest versions of iOS, Safari, or tvOS as specified in the patch releases.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-4592?

CVE-2016-4592 affects WebKit in versions prior to 9.3.3, Safari versions before 9.1.2, and tvOS versions before 9.2.2.

What platforms are vulnerable to CVE-2016-4592?

CVE-2016-4592 affects Apple devices running iOS, Safari, and tvOS prior to the respective non-vulnerable versions.

What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2016-4592?

Attackers can exploit CVE-2016-4592 through crafted websites that induce denial of service conditions via excessive memory consumption.

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CVE-2016-4592

high

7.1

CWE

400

22/7/2016

6/8/2024

CVE-2016-4592

First published: Fri Jul 22 2016(Updated: )

WebKit in Apple iOS before 9.3.3, Safari before 9.1.2, and tvOS before 9.2.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via a crafted web site.

Credit: product-security@apple.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Apple WebKit
Apple Mobile Safari	<9.1.2
iOS	<9.3.3
tvOS	<9.2.2
WebKitGTK+	<2.10.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-4592?
CVE-2016-4592 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability impacting WebKit that can cause significant memory consumption.
How do I fix CVE-2016-4592?
To mitigate CVE-2016-4592, update your devices to the latest versions of iOS, Safari, or tvOS as specified in the patch releases.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-4592?
CVE-2016-4592 affects WebKit in versions prior to 9.3.3, Safari versions before 9.1.2, and tvOS versions before 9.2.2.
What platforms are vulnerable to CVE-2016-4592?
CVE-2016-4592 affects Apple devices running iOS, Safari, and tvOS prior to the respective non-vulnerable versions.
What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2016-4592?
Attackers can exploit CVE-2016-4592 through crafted websites that induce denial of service conditions via excessive memory consumption.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-4592?
CVE-2016-4592 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability impacting WebKit that can cause significant memory consumption.
How do I fix CVE-2016-4592?
To mitigate CVE-2016-4592, update your devices to the latest versions of iOS, Safari, or tvOS as specified in the patch releases.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-4592?
CVE-2016-4592 affects WebKit in versions prior to 9.3.3, Safari versions before 9.1.2, and tvOS versions before 9.2.2.
What platforms are vulnerable to CVE-2016-4592?
CVE-2016-4592 affects Apple devices running iOS, Safari, and tvOS prior to the respective non-vulnerable versions.
What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2016-4592?
Attackers can exploit CVE-2016-4592 through crafted websites that induce denial of service conditions via excessive memory consumption.