CVE-2016-4614: Critical severity icloud vulnerability

Published Jul 22, 2016
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Updated

libxml2 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-2016-4615, CVE-2016-4616, and CVE-2016-4619.

Affected Software

7 affected components
Apple iCloud<5.2.1
Apple iTunes<12.4.2
Microsoft Windows
Apple iPhone OS<9.3.3
Apple iOS and macOS<10.11.6
Apple tvOS<9.2.2
Apple WatchOS<2.2.2

Event History

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

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2016-4614?

CVE-2016-4614 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability due to memory corruption issues.

2

How do I fix CVE-2016-4614?

To fix CVE-2016-4614, update to the latest versions of affected Apple software, such as iOS 9.3.3, OS X 10.11.6, or iTunes 12.4.2.

3

Which Apple devices are affected by CVE-2016-4614?

CVE-2016-4614 affects devices running iOS before 9.3.3, OS X before 10.11.6, iTunes before 12.4.2, tvOS before 9.2.2, and watchOS before 2.2.2.

4

What impact does CVE-2016-4614 have on systems?

CVE-2016-4614 may allow remote attackers to cause denial of service or potentially other unspecified impacts.

5

What versions of software are considered safe from CVE-2016-4614?

Safe versions that are not vulnerable to CVE-2016-4614 include iOS 9.3.3 or later, OS X 10.11.6 or later, and iTunes 12.4.2 or later.

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