Vulnerability Description
WebKit in Apple iOS before 9.3, Safari before 9.1, and tvOS before 9.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted web site.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Safari | < 9.1 |
| Apple | Iphone Os | < 9.3 |
| Apple | Tvos | < 9.2 |
| Webkitgtk | Webkitgtk\+ | < 2.10.5 |
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/msg00002.htmlMailing ListVendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Mar/msg00005.htmlMailing ListVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/537948/100/0/threadedThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035353Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://support.apple.com/HT206166Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT206169Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT206171Vendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Mar/msg00000.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/msg00005.htmlMailing ListVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/537948/100/0/threadedThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035353Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://support.apple.com/HT206166Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT206169Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-1783?
CVE-2016-1783 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). WebKit in Apple iOS before 9.3, Safari before 9.1, and tvOS before 9.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted web site.
How severe is CVE-2016-1783?
CVE-2016-1783 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-2016-1783?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Safari, Apple Iphone Os, Apple Tvos, Webkitgtk Webkitgtk\+.