CVE-2016-7648: Buffer Overflow

Q: What is the severity of CVE-2016-7648?

CVE-2016-7648 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2016-7648?

To mitigate CVE-2016-7648, upgrade your Apple products to the latest versions that address the vulnerability.

Q: What products are affected by CVE-2016-7648?

CVE-2016-7648 affects iOS versions prior to 10.2, Safari versions before 10.0.2, iCloud versions before 6.1, and iTunes versions before 12.5.4.

Q: Can CVE-2016-7648 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2016-7648 can be exploited by remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.

Q: What component is involved in CVE-2016-7648?

CVE-2016-7648 involves the WebKit component, which is used by several Apple applications.

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

iPhone OS<=10.1.1

Safari<=10.0.1

Apple iCloud<=6.0.1

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-2016-7648?

CVE-2016-7648 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2016-7648?

To mitigate CVE-2016-7648, upgrade your Apple products to the latest versions that address the vulnerability.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-7648?