Vulnerability Description
FontParser in Apple iOS before 9.3, OS X before 10.11.4, tvOS before 9.2, and watchOS before 2.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted PDF document.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Iphone Os | < 9.3 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | < 10.11.4 |
| Apple | Tvos | < 9.2 |
| Apple | Watchos | < 2.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Mar/msg00000.htmlMailing ListVendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Mar/msg00001.htmlMailing ListVendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Mar/msg00002.htmlMailing ListVendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Mar/msg00004.htmlMailing ListVendor Advisory
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035353Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-16-201Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://support.apple.com/HT206166Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT206167Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT206168Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT206169Vendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Mar/msg00000.htmlMailing ListVendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Mar/msg00001.htmlMailing ListVendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Mar/msg00002.htmlMailing ListVendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Mar/msg00004.htmlMailing ListVendor Advisory
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035353Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-1740?
CVE-2016-1740 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). FontParser in Apple iOS before 9.3, OS X before 10.11.4, tvOS before 9.2, and watchOS before 2.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via ...
How severe is CVE-2016-1740?
CVE-2016-1740 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-1740?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Iphone Os, Apple Mac Os X, Apple Tvos, Apple Watchos.