CVE-2016-4607: Buffer Overflow

Published Jul 22, 2016
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Updated

libxslt in Apple iOS before 9.3.3, OS X before 10.11.6, iTunes before 12.4.2 on Windows, iCloud before 5.2.1 on Windows, tvOS before 9.2.2, and watchOS before 2.2.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption) or possibly have unspecified other impact via unknown vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-4608, CVE-2016-4609, CVE-2016-4610, and CVE-2016-4612.

Affected Software

9 affected components
Xmlsoft Libxslt<1.1.29
Apple iPhone OS<9.3.3
Apple iOS and macOS<10.11.6
Apple tvOS<9.2.2
Apple WatchOS<2.2.2
Apple iCloud<5.2.1
Apple iTunes<12.4.2
Microsoft Windows
Fedoraproject Fedora=30

Event History

Jul 22, 2016
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2016-4607?

CVE-2016-4607 has a critical severity level due to its potential for remote attackers to exploit memory corruption vulnerabilities.

2

How can I fix CVE-2016-4607?

To fix CVE-2016-4607, update to the latest versions of affected software, including Apple iOS, macOS, iTunes, iCloud, tvOS, and watchOS.

3

Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-4607?

CVE-2016-4607 affects libxslt versions prior to 1.1.29 and various Apple operating systems before specific updates, including iOS before 9.3.3 and macOS before 10.11.6.

4

What types of attacks does CVE-2016-4607 facilitate?

CVE-2016-4607 facilitates denial of service attacks through memory corruption, allowing for potential exploitation by remote attackers.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2016-4607?

There is no known workaround for CVE-2016-4607; the primary mitigation is to apply the relevant security updates.

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