CVE-2016-7578: Buffer Overflow

Published Feb 20, 2017
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Updated

An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iOS before 10.1 is affected. Safari before 10.0.1 is affected. iCloud before 6.0.1 is affected. iTunes before 12.5.2 is affected. tvOS before 10.0.1 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.

Affected Software

5 affected components
Apple Safari<10.0.1
Apple iPhone OS<10.1
Apple iCloud<6.0.1
Apple iTunes<12.5.2
Apple tvOS<10.0.1

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-2016-7578?

CVE-2016-7578 is considered to have high severity due to its potential for remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2016-7578?

To fix CVE-2016-7578, update your affected Apple software to the latest version available.

3

Which versions of iOS are affected by CVE-2016-7578?

CVE-2016-7578 affects iOS versions prior to 10.1.

4

Is Safari before 10.0.1 vulnerable to CVE-2016-7578?

Yes, Safari versions prior to 10.0.1 are vulnerable to CVE-2016-7578.

5

Can CVE-2016-7578 affect iCloud users?

Yes, iCloud versions prior to 6.0.1 are affected by CVE-2016-7578.

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