Vulnerability Details : CVE-2016-4673
An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iOS before 10.1 is affected. macOS before 10.12.1 is affected. tvOS before 10.0.1 is affected. watchOS before 3.1 is affected. The issue involves the "CoreGraphics" component. It allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) via a crafted JPEG file.
Vulnerability category: OverflowMemory CorruptionExecute codeDenial of service
Products affected by CVE-2016-4673
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:watchos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:tvos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2016-4673
1.42%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 87 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2016-4673
| 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 | |
|
7.8
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HIGH | CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
1.8
|
5.9
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2016-4673
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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-2016-4673
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https://support.apple.com/HT207275
About the security content of macOS Sierra 10.12.1, Security Update 2016-002 El Capitan, and Security Update 2016-006 Yosemite - Apple SupportVendor Advisory
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https://support.apple.com/HT207269
About the security content of watchOS 3.1 - Apple SupportVendor Advisory
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https://support.apple.com/HT207270
About the security content of tvOS 10.0.1 - Apple SupportVendor Advisory
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037086
Apple macOS/OS X Multiple Bugs Let Remote Users Obtain Potentially Sensitive Information, Modify Files, and Execute Arbitrary Code and Let Local Users Deny Service and Obtain Elevated Privileges - SecThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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https://support.apple.com/HT207271
About the security content of iOS 10.1 - Apple SupportVendor Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93849
Apple macOS/watchOS/iOS/tvOS Multiple Security VulnerabilitiesThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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