Vulnerability Details : CVE-2016-4616
libxml2 in Apple iOS before 9.3.3, OS X before 10.11.6, iTunes before 12.4.2 on Windows, iCloud before 5.2.1 on Windows, tvOS before 9.2.2, and watchOS before 2.2.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption) or possibly have unspecified other impact via unknown vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-4614, CVE-2016-4615, and CVE-2016-4619.
Vulnerability category: OverflowMemory CorruptionDenial of service
Products affected by CVE-2016-4616
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apple:itunes:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:watchos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apple:icloud:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:tvos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2016-4616
5.25%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 92 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2016-4616
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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7.5
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HIGH | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
10.0
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6.4
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NIST | |
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9.8
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CRITICAL | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
3.9
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5.9
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2016-4616
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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-2016-4616
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https://support.apple.com/HT206905
About the security content of tvOS 9.2.2 - Apple SupportVendor Advisory
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https://support.apple.com/HT206899
About the security content of iCloud for Windows 5.2.1 - Apple SupportVendor Advisory
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https://support.apple.com/HT206903
About the security content of OS X El Capitan v10.11.6 and Security Update 2016-004 - Apple SupportVendor Advisory
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036348
Apple macOS/OS X Multiple Flaws Let Remote and Local Users Deny Service, Obtain Potentially Sensitive Information, and Execute Arbitrary Code - SecurityTrackerThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Jul/msg00003.html
Apple - Lists.apple.comMailing List;Vendor Advisory
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http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Jul/msg00000.html
Apple - Lists.apple.comMailing List;Vendor Advisory
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https://support.apple.com/HT206902
About the security content of iOS 9.3.3 - Apple SupportVendor Advisory
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http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Jul/msg00001.html
Apple - Lists.apple.comMailing List;Vendor Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91826
Apple iTunes APPLE-SA-2016-07-18-6 Multiple Memory Corruption VulnerabilitiesThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Jul/msg00002.html
Apple - Lists.apple.comMailing List;Vendor Advisory
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https://support.apple.com/HT206901
About the security content of iTunes 12.4.2 for Windows - Apple SupportVendor Advisory
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http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Jul/msg00005.html
Apple - Lists.apple.comMailing List;Vendor Advisory
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https://support.apple.com/HT206904
About the security content of watchOS 2.2.2 - Apple SupportVendor Advisory
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