CVE-2016-4743: Buffer Overflow

Published Feb 20, 2017
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Updated

An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iOS before 10.2 is affected. Safari before 10.0.2 is affected. iCloud before 6.1 is affected. iTunes before 12.5.4 is affected. The issue involves the "WebKit" component. It allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information from process memory or cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) via a crafted web site.

Affected Software

4 affected components
Apple iPhone OS<=10.1.1
Apple iCloud<=6.0.1
Apple Safari<=10.0.1
Apple iTunes<=12.5.3

Event History

Feb 20, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:35 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:35 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:59 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2016-4743?

CVE-2016-4743 has a high severity rating due to its ability to allow remote attackers to access sensitive information.

2

How do I fix CVE-2016-4743?

To mitigate CVE-2016-4743, update affected Apple software products to the latest versions which are not vulnerable.

3

What versions are affected by CVE-2016-4743?

CVE-2016-4743 affects iOS versions prior to 10.2, Safari versions before 10.0.2, iCloud versions before 6.1, and iTunes versions before 12.5.4.

4

Can CVE-2016-4743 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2016-4743 can be exploited by remote attackers to obtain sensitive information from process memory.

5

Which Apple products are impacted by CVE-2016-4743?

CVE-2016-4743 impacts multiple Apple products including iPhone OS, Safari, iCloud, and iTunes.

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