Vulnerability Description
WebKit in Apple iOS before 9.3.3, Safari before 9.1.2, and tvOS before 9.2.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via a crafted web site.
CVSS Score
6.5
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Webkit | - |
| Apple | Safari | < 9.1.2 |
| Apple | Iphone Os | < 9.3.3 |
| Apple | Tvos | < 9.2.2 |
| Webkitgtk | Webkitgtk\+ | < 2.10.5 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Jul/msg00001.htmlMailing ListVendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Jul/msg00003.htmlMailing ListVendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Jul/msg00004.htmlMailing ListVendor Advisory
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/138502/WebKitGTK-SOP-Bypass-Information-DisThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/539295/100/0/threadedThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91830Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036343Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://support.apple.com/HT206900Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT206902Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT206905Vendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Jul/msg00001.htmlMailing ListVendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Jul/msg00003.htmlMailing ListVendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Jul/msg00004.htmlMailing ListVendor Advisory
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/138502/WebKitGTK-SOP-Bypass-Information-DisThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/539295/100/0/threadedThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-4592?
CVE-2016-4592 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). WebKit in Apple iOS before 9.3.3, Safari before 9.1.2, and tvOS before 9.2.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via a crafted web site.
How severe is CVE-2016-4592?
CVE-2016-4592 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-4592?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Webkit, Apple Safari, Apple Iphone Os, Apple Tvos, Webkitgtk Webkitgtk\+.