CVE-2016-4607: Buffer Overflow
First published: Fri Jul 22 2016(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.
Credit: product-security@apple.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| libxslt | <1.1.29 | |
| iStyle @cosme iPhone OS | <9.3.3 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | <10.11.6 | |
| tvOS | <9.2.2 | |
| Apple iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS | <2.2.2 | |
| Apple iCloud for Windows | <5.2.1 | |
| Apple iTunes for Windows | <12.4.2 | |
| Microsoft Windows | ||
| Fedora | =30 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Jul/msg00000.html
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Jul/msg00001.html
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Jul/msg00002.html
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Jul/msg00003.html
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Jul/msg00005.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91834
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036348
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/SK4YNISS22MJY22YX5I6V2U63QZAUEHA/
- https://support.apple.com/HT206899
- https://support.apple.com/HT206901
- https://support.apple.com/HT206902
- https://support.apple.com/HT206903
- https://support.apple.com/HT206904
- https://support.apple.com/HT206905
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/SK4YNISS22MJY22YX5I6V2U63QZAUEHA/
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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