CVE-2016-7659
HighSummary
An issue was discovered in certain Apple products related to the 'Audio' component. iOS before 10.2, macOS before 10.12.2, and watchOS before 3.1.3 are affected. This issue allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service via a crafted file.
Risk Assessment
The organization may be exposed to remote attacks that could lead to unauthorized access to systems or crashes. This could result in data loss and service interruptions.
Recommendation
It is recommended to update iOS, macOS, and watchOS to the latest versions to mitigate the risks associated with this vulnerability.
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Original NVD description (English source)
An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iOS before 10.2 is affected. macOS before 10.12.2 is affected. watchOS before 3.1.3 is affected. The issue involves the "Audio" component. It allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) via a crafted file.