What is the severity of CVE-2016-4764?

CVE-2016-4764 has a high severity rating, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code remotely.

How do I fix CVE-2016-4764?

To fix CVE-2016-4764, update to the latest versions of iOS, Safari, iTunes, or tvOS that address the vulnerability.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-4764?

CVE-2016-4764 affects iOS versions before 10, Safari versions before 10, iTunes versions before 12.5.1, and tvOS versions before 10.

What component is involved in CVE-2016-4764?

CVE-2016-4764 involves the WebKit component, which is responsible for rendering web content.

Can CVE-2016-4764 lead to denial of service?

Yes, CVE-2016-4764 can allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2016-4764

high

8.8

CWE

119

20/2/2017

6/8/2024

CVE-2016-4764: Buffer Overflow

First published: Mon Feb 20 2017(Updated: )

An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iOS before 10 is affected. Safari before 10 is affected. iTunes before 12.5.1 is affected. tvOS before 10 is affected. The issue involves the "WebKit" component. It allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) via a crafted web site.

Credit: product-security@apple.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Apple iTunes	<=12.5
Apple iPhone OS	<=9.3.5
Apple Safari	<=9.1.3
tvOS	<=9.2.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-4764?
CVE-2016-4764 has a high severity rating, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code remotely.
How do I fix CVE-2016-4764?
To fix CVE-2016-4764, update to the latest versions of iOS, Safari, iTunes, or tvOS that address the vulnerability.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-4764?
CVE-2016-4764 affects iOS versions before 10, Safari versions before 10, iTunes versions before 12.5.1, and tvOS versions before 10.
What component is involved in CVE-2016-4764?
CVE-2016-4764 involves the WebKit component, which is responsible for rendering web content.
Can CVE-2016-4764 lead to denial of service?
Yes, CVE-2016-4764 can allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-4764?
CVE-2016-4764 has a high severity rating, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code remotely.
How do I fix CVE-2016-4764?
To fix CVE-2016-4764, update to the latest versions of iOS, Safari, iTunes, or tvOS that address the vulnerability.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-4764?
CVE-2016-4764 affects iOS versions before 10, Safari versions before 10, iTunes versions before 12.5.1, and tvOS versions before 10.
What component is involved in CVE-2016-4764?
CVE-2016-4764 involves the WebKit component, which is responsible for rendering web content.
Can CVE-2016-4764 lead to denial of service?
Yes, CVE-2016-4764 can allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service.