CVE Catalog

CVE-2016-4712

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

CoreCrypto in Apple iOS before 10, OS X before 10.12, tvOS before 10, and watchOS before 3 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds write) via a crafted app.

Risk Assessment

This vulnerability could lead to serious consequences, including device takeover or denial of service, posing a threat to user data security.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update systems to the latest versions to mitigate this vulnerability and to monitor applications from untrusted sources.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

CoreCrypto in Apple iOS before 10, OS X before 10.12, tvOS before 10, and watchOS before 3 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds write) via a crafted app.

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