Vulnerability Details : CVE-2016-4688
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. watchOS before 3.1.3 is affected. The issue involves the "FontParser" component. It allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (buffer overflow and application crash) via a crafted font.
Vulnerability category: OverflowExecute codeDenial of service
Products affected by CVE-2016-4688
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:watchos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:tvos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2016-4688
1.18%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 85 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2016-4688
| 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
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NIST | |
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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
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5.9
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2016-4688
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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-2016-4688
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037469
Apple macOS/OS X Multiple Flaws Let Remote Users Execute Arbitrary Code and Local Users Deny Service and Gain Elevated Privileges - SecurityTrackerThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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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/HT207487
About the security content of watchOS 3.1.3 - 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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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/94572
Apple iOS/macOS/tvOS/watchOS CVE-2016-4688 Buffer Overflow VulnerabilityThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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