CVE-2016-4616: 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-2016-4615, 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-2016-4616?
CVE-2016-4616 is classified as a high severity vulnerability that can lead to denial of service and potential remote memory corruption.
How do I fix CVE-2016-4616?
To fix CVE-2016-4616, update your affected Apple device to the latest available version: iOS to 9.3.3, macOS to 10.11.6, tvOS to 9.2.2, watchOS to 2.2.2, iTunes to 12.4.2, and iCloud to 5.2.1.
Which Apple products are affected by CVE-2016-4616?
CVE-2016-4616 affects Apple iOS, macOS, tvOS, watchOS, iTunes for Windows, and iCloud for Windows, prior to their respective latest updates.
What type of attack does CVE-2016-4616 enable?
CVE-2016-4616 allows remote attackers to execute denial of service attacks and cause memory corruption.
Is there a known exploit for CVE-2016-4616?
As of now, details on specific exploits for CVE-2016-4616 are not disclosed, but it poses a risk due to its potential for remote attacks.
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