What is the severity of CVE-2016-7658?

CVE-2016-7658 has been rated as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2016-7658?

To fix CVE-2016-7658, users should update their iOS, macOS, and watchOS to the latest versions that address the vulnerability.

What devices are affected by CVE-2016-7658?

CVE-2016-7658 affects certain Apple devices running iOS before 10.2, macOS before 10.12.2, and watchOS before 3.1.3.

What kind of attack can exploit CVE-2016-7658?

CVE-2016-7658 can be exploited by remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service.

When was CVE-2016-7658 disclosed?

CVE-2016-7658 was disclosed in October 2016.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2016-7658

high

8.8

CWE

119

20/2/2017

6/8/2024

CVE-2016-7658: Buffer Overflow

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 "Audio" component. It allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) via a crafted file.

Credit: product-security@apple.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
iStyle @cosme iPhone OS	<=10.1.1
Apple iOS and macOS	<=10.12.1
Apple iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS	<=2.2.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-7658?
CVE-2016-7658 has been rated as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2016-7658?
To fix CVE-2016-7658, users should update their iOS, macOS, and watchOS to the latest versions that address the vulnerability.
What devices are affected by CVE-2016-7658?
CVE-2016-7658 affects certain Apple devices running iOS before 10.2, macOS before 10.12.2, and watchOS before 3.1.3.
What kind of attack can exploit CVE-2016-7658?
CVE-2016-7658 can be exploited by remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service.
When was CVE-2016-7658 disclosed?
CVE-2016-7658 was disclosed in October 2016.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-7658?
CVE-2016-7658 has been rated as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2016-7658?
To fix CVE-2016-7658, users should update their iOS, macOS, and watchOS to the latest versions that address the vulnerability.
What devices are affected by CVE-2016-7658?
CVE-2016-7658 affects certain Apple devices running iOS before 10.2, macOS before 10.12.2, and watchOS before 3.1.3.
What kind of attack can exploit CVE-2016-7658?
CVE-2016-7658 can be exploited by remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service.
When was CVE-2016-7658 disclosed?
CVE-2016-7658 was disclosed in October 2016.