CVE-2016-7643
First published: Mon Feb 20 2017(Updated: )
An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iOS before 10.2 is affected. macOS before 10.12.2 is affected. watchOS before 3.1.3 is affected. The issue involves the "ImageIO" component. It allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information from process memory or cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read and application crash) via a crafted web site.
Credit: product-security@apple.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| iPhone OS | <=10.1.1 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | <=10.12.1 | |
| Apple iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS | <=2.2.2 |
Never miss a vulnerability like this again
Sign up to SecAlerts for real-time vulnerability data matched to your software, aggregated from hundreds of sources.
Reference Links
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-7643?
CVE-2016-7643 has a high severity rating due to its potential to allow remote attackers to access sensitive information.
How do I fix CVE-2016-7643?
To fix CVE-2016-7643, update your iOS to version 10.2, macOS to version 10.12.2, or watchOS to version 3.1.3 or later.
Which Apple products are affected by CVE-2016-7643?
CVE-2016-7643 affects iOS versions prior to 10.2, macOS versions prior to 10.12.2, and watchOS versions prior to 3.1.3.
What component is involved in CVE-2016-7643?
CVE-2016-7643 involves the ImageIO component, which may lead to information disclosure or denial of service.
Can CVE-2016-7643 lead to denial of service?
Yes, CVE-2016-7643 can cause a denial of service if exploited by remote attackers.
- agent/type
- agent/severity
- agent/references
- agent/weakness
- agent/author
- agent/description
- collector/mitre-cve
- source/MITRE
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/event
- agent/first-publish-date
- agent/source
- agent/softwarecombine
- agent/tags
- collector/nvd-index
- agent/software-canonical-lookup-request
- vendor/apple
- canonical/iphone os
- version/iphone os/10.1.1
- canonical/apple ios and macos
- version/apple ios and macos/10.12.1
- canonical/apple ios, ipados, and watchos
- version/apple ios, ipados, and watchos/2.2.2