Vulnerability Description
libxml2 in Apple iOS before 9.3.3, OS X before 10.11.6, iTunes before 12.4.2 on Windows, iCloud before 5.2.1 on Windows, tvOS before 9.2.2, and watchOS before 2.2.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption) or possibly have unspecified other impact via unknown vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-4614, CVE-2016-4615, and CVE-2016-4619.
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Iphone Os | < 9.3.3 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | < 10.11.6 |
| Apple | Tvos | < 9.2.2 |
| Apple | Watchos | < 2.2.2 |
| Apple | Icloud | < 5.2.1 |
| Apple | Itunes | < 12.4.2 |
| Microsoft | Windows | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Jul/msg00000.htmlMailing ListVendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Jul/msg00001.htmlMailing ListVendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Jul/msg00002.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/msg00005.htmlMailing ListVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91826Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036348Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://support.apple.com/HT206899Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT206901Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT206902Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT206903Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT206904Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT206905Vendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Jul/msg00000.htmlMailing ListVendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Jul/msg00001.htmlMailing ListVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-4616?
CVE-2016-4616 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). libxml2 in Apple iOS before 9.3.3, OS X before 10.11.6, iTunes before 12.4.2 on Windows, iCloud before 5.2.1 on Windows, tvOS before 9.2.2, and watchOS before 2.2.2 allows remote attackers to cause a ...
How severe is CVE-2016-4616?
CVE-2016-4616 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-4616?
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, Apple Icloud.