CVE-2016-7640: Buffer Overflow

Q: What is the severity of CVE-2016-7640?

CVE-2016-7640 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2016-7640?

To fix CVE-2016-7640, update affected Apple products to the latest versions released by Apple.

Q: Which devices are affected by CVE-2016-7640?

CVE-2016-7640 affects devices running iOS versions before 10.2, Safari versions before 10.0.2, iCloud versions before 6.1, and iTunes versions before 12.5.4.

Q: What component is involved in CVE-2016-7640?

The vulnerability is associated with the 'WebKit' component in the affected Apple products.

Q: Can CVE-2016-7640 lead to data breaches?

Yes, CVE-2016-7640 could potentially lead to data breaches by allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code.

Published Feb 20, 2017

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

What is the severity of CVE-2016-7640?

CVE-2016-7640 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2016-7640?

To fix CVE-2016-7640, update affected Apple products to the latest versions released by Apple.

Which devices are affected by CVE-2016-7640?