CVE-2016-7587: 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 execute arbitrary code 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 Safari<=10.0.1
Apple iCloud<=6.0.1
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-2016-7587?

CVE-2016-7587 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2016-7587?

To mitigate CVE-2016-7587, users should update to the latest versions of affected Apple products, specifically iOS, Safari, iCloud, and iTunes.

3

What versions are affected by CVE-2016-7587?

CVE-2016-7587 affects iOS versions prior to 10.2, Safari versions prior to 10.0.2, iCloud versions prior to 6.1, and iTunes version 12.5.3.

4

What is the impact of CVE-2016-7587?

The impact of CVE-2016-7587 includes the potential for remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service.

5

Does CVE-2016-7587 affect desktop applications?

CVE-2016-7587 is primarily focused on mobile and web applications and does not specifically affect desktop applications.

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