Vulnerability Description
WebKit, as used in Apple iOS before 9.2.1, Safari before 9.0.3, and tvOS before 9.1.1, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted web site, a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-1724.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Safari | < 9.0.3 |
| Apple | Iphone Os | < 9.2.1 |
| Apple | Tvos | < 9.1.1 |
| Apple | Watchos | < 2.2 |
| Webkitgtk | Webkitgtk\+ | < 2.10.5 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Jan/msg00002.htmlMailing List
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Jan/msg00004.htmlMailing List
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Jan/msg00005.htmlMailing ListVendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Mar/msg00001.htmlMailing ListVendor Advisory
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/136227/WebKitGTK-Memory-Corruption-Denial-OThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/537771/100/0/threadedThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/81263Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034737Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201706-15Third Party Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT205729Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT205730Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT205732Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT206168Vendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Jan/msg00002.htmlMailing List
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Jan/msg00004.htmlMailing List
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-1727?
CVE-2016-1727 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). WebKit, as used in Apple iOS before 9.2.1, Safari before 9.0.3, and tvOS before 9.1.1, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted ...
How severe is CVE-2016-1727?
CVE-2016-1727 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-1727?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Safari, Apple Iphone Os, Apple Tvos, Apple Watchos, Webkitgtk Webkitgtk\+.