CVE Catalog

CVE-2016-1761

Critical
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

libxml2 in Apple iOS before 9.3, OS X before 10.11.4, and watchOS before 2.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted XML document.

Risk Assessment

Attackers can exploit this vulnerability to gain control over the system or disrupt its operation, potentially leading to serious security implications for the organization.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update systems to the latest versions to eliminate this vulnerability and to monitor network traffic for potential attack attempts.

Original NVD description (English source)

libxml2 in Apple iOS before 9.3, OS X before 10.11.4, and watchOS before 2.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted XML document.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS