Vulnerability Details : CVE-2016-1856
WebKit, as used in Apple iOS before 9.3.2, Safari before 9.1.1, and tvOS before 9.2.1, 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-2016-1854, CVE-2016-1855, and CVE-2016-1857.
Vulnerability category: OverflowMemory CorruptionExecute codeDenial of service
Products affected by CVE-2016-1856
- cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:tvos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:webkitgtk:webkitgtk\+:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2016-1856
0.73%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 81 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2016-1856
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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6.8
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MEDIUM | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
8.6
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6.4
|
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-2016-1856
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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-2016-1856
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http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-16-342
ZDI-16-342 | Zero Day InitiativeThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/137229/WebKitGTK-Code-Execution-Denial-Of-Service-Memory-Corruption.html
WebKitGTK+ Code Execution / Denial Of Service / Memory Corruption ≈ Packet StormThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/May/msg00005.html
Apple - Lists.apple.comMailing List;Vendor Advisory
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http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/May/msg00001.html
Apple - Lists.apple.comMailing List;Vendor Advisory
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http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/May/msg00002.html
Apple - Lists.apple.comMailing List;Vendor Advisory
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035888
Apple Safari Bugs Let Remote Users Obtain Potentially Sensitive Information Execute Arbitrary Code - SecurityTrackerThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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https://support.apple.com/HT206565
About the security content of Safari 9.1.1 - Apple SupportVendor Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/538522/100/0/threaded
SecurityFocusThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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https://support.apple.com/HT206568
About the security content of iOS 9.3.2 - Apple SupportVendor Advisory
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https://support.apple.com/HT206564
About the security content of tvOS 9.2.1 - Apple SupportVendor Advisory
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