What is the severity of CVE-2016-4597?

CVE-2016-4597 is categorized as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2016-4597?

To fix CVE-2016-4597, you need to update QuickTime to version compatible with macOS 10.11.6 or later.

What operating systems are affected by CVE-2016-4597?

CVE-2016-4597 affects Apple Mac OS X versions prior to 10.11.6.

What type of attack does CVE-2016-4597 enable?

CVE-2016-4597 enables remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service due to memory corruption.

Is there a workaround for CVE-2016-4597?

There are no known workarounds for CVE-2016-4597 besides upgrading to the patched version of QuickTime.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2016-4597

high

8.8

CWE

119

22/7/2016

6/8/2024

CVE-2016-4597: Buffer Overflow

First published: Fri Jul 22 2016(Updated: )

QuickTime in Apple OS X before 10.11.6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted FlashPix bitmap image, a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-4596, CVE-2016-4600, and CVE-2016-4602.

Credit: product-security@apple.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
macOS Yosemite	<=10.11.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-4597?
CVE-2016-4597 is categorized as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2016-4597?
To fix CVE-2016-4597, you need to update QuickTime to version compatible with macOS 10.11.6 or later.
What operating systems are affected by CVE-2016-4597?
CVE-2016-4597 affects Apple Mac OS X versions prior to 10.11.6.
What type of attack does CVE-2016-4597 enable?
CVE-2016-4597 enables remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service due to memory corruption.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2016-4597?
There are no known workarounds for CVE-2016-4597 besides upgrading to the patched version of QuickTime.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-4597?
CVE-2016-4597 is categorized as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2016-4597?
To fix CVE-2016-4597, you need to update QuickTime to version compatible with macOS 10.11.6 or later.
What operating systems are affected by CVE-2016-4597?
CVE-2016-4597 affects Apple Mac OS X versions prior to 10.11.6.
What type of attack does CVE-2016-4597 enable?
CVE-2016-4597 enables remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service due to memory corruption.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2016-4597?
There are no known workarounds for CVE-2016-4597 besides upgrading to the patched version of QuickTime.