CVE Catalog

CVE-2016-7648

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

An issue was discovered in certain Apple products, including iOS before 10.2, Safari before 10.0.2, iCloud before 6.1, and iTunes before 12.5.4, related to the 'WebKit' component. It allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service via a crafted web site.

Risk Assessment

This vulnerability poses a risk of remote code execution, which can lead to serious consequences such as data theft or complete control over the device. Additionally, it may cause application crashes and memory issues.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update all affected Apple products to the latest versions to mitigate the risks associated with this vulnerability. Monitoring network traffic and avoiding suspicious websites is also advised.

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Original NVD description (English source)

An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iOS before 10.2 is affected. Safari before 10.0.2 is affected. iCloud before 6.1 is affected. iTunes before 12.5.4 is affected. The issue involves the "WebKit" component. It allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) via a crafted web site.

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