Vulnerability Description
The WebKit Canvas implementation in Apple iOS before 9.3.2, Safari before 9.1.1, and tvOS before 9.2.1 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 | < 9.1.1 |
| Apple | Iphone Os | < 9.3.2 |
| Apple | Tvos | < 9.2.1 |
| Webkitgtk | Webkitgtk\+ | < 2.12.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/May/msg00001.htmlMailing ListVendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/May/msg00002.htmlMailing ListVendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/May/msg00005.htmlMailing ListVendor Advisory
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/137229/WebKitGTK-Code-Execution-Denial-Of-SThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/538522/100/0/threadedThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035888Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-16-352Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://support.apple.com/HT206564Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT206565Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT206568Vendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/May/msg00001.htmlMailing ListVendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/May/msg00002.htmlMailing ListVendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/May/msg00005.htmlMailing ListVendor Advisory
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/137229/WebKitGTK-Code-Execution-Denial-Of-SThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/538522/100/0/threadedThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-1859?
CVE-2016-1859 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). The WebKit Canvas implementation in Apple iOS before 9.3.2, Safari before 9.1.1, and tvOS before 9.2.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption...
How severe is CVE-2016-1859?
CVE-2016-1859 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-2016-1859?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Safari, Apple Iphone Os, Apple Tvos, Webkitgtk Webkitgtk\+.