CVE-2016-4615: Buffer Overflow
First published: Fri Jul 22 2016(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-2016-4614, CVE-2016-4616, and CVE-2016-4619.
Credit: product-security@apple.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| iCloud Drive | <5.2.1 | |
| iTunes | <12.4.2 | |
| Microsoft Windows |
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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/91826
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036348
- 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
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-4615?
CVE-2016-4615 has a severity rating that can allow for denial of service and memory corruption, posing significant risk to affected systems.
How do I mitigate CVE-2016-4615?
To mitigate CVE-2016-4615, users should update their affected systems to the latest versions provided by Apple.
Which Apple products are affected by CVE-2016-4615?
CVE-2016-4615 affects Apple iPhone OS versions prior to 9.3.3, macOS versions prior to 10.11.6, tvOS prior to 9.2.2, watchOS prior to 2.2.2, iTunes prior to 12.4.2, and iCloud prior to 5.2.1.
What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2016-4615?
CVE-2016-4615 can be exploited by remote attackers using unknown vectors to cause memory corruption leading to denial of service.
Is there a patch available for CVE-2016-4615?
Yes, Apple has released patches for CVE-2016-4615 in the latest software updates for the affected products.
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