Vulnerability Details : CVE-2016-1723
WebKit, as used in Apple iOS before 9.2.1 and Safari before 9.0.3, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted web site, a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-1725 and CVE-2016-1726.
Vulnerability category: OverflowMemory CorruptionExecute codeDenial of service
Products affected by CVE-2016-1723
- cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:watchos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2016-1723
0.78%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 82 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2016-1723
Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
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9.3
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HIGH | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
8.6
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10.0
|
NIST | |
8.8
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HIGH | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
2.8
|
5.9
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2016-1723
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The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it reads from or writes to a memory location outside the buffer's intended boundary. This may result in read or write operations on unexpected memory locations that could be linked to other variables, data structures, or internal program data.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2016-1723
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https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201706-15
WebKitGTK+: Multiple vulnerabilities (GLSA 201706-15) — Gentoo security
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https://support.apple.com/HT205730
About the security content of Safari 9.0.3 - Apple SupportVendor Advisory
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https://support.apple.com/HT206168
About the security content of watchOS 2.2 - Apple SupportVendor Advisory
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http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Jan/msg00004.html
Apple - Lists.apple.comVendor Advisory
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034737
Apple iOS Multiple Flaws Let Remote Users Execute Arbitrary Code and Obtain Potentially Sensitive Information - SecurityTracker
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http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Mar/msg00001.html
Apple - Lists.apple.com
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http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/136227/WebKitGTK-Memory-Corruption-Denial-Of-Service.html
WebKitGTK+ Memory Corruption / Denial Of Service ≈ Packet Storm
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http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/537771/100/0/threaded
SecurityFocus
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https://support.apple.com/HT205732
About the security content of iOS 9.2.1 - Apple SupportVendor Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/81263
WebKit Multiple Security Vulnerabilities
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http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Jan/msg00002.html
Apple - Lists.apple.com
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