Vulnerability Description
An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iOS before 10.1 is affected. macOS before 10.12.1 is affected. tvOS before 10.0.1 is affected. watchOS before 3.1 is affected. The issue involves the "libarchive" component, which allows remote attackers to write to arbitrary files via a crafted archive containing a symlink.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Iphone Os | < 10.1 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | < 10.12.1 |
| Apple | Tvos | < 10.0.1 |
| Apple | Watchos | < 3.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93849Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037086Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://support.apple.com/HT207269Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT207270Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT207271Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT207275Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93849Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037086Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://support.apple.com/HT207269Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT207270Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT207271Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT207275Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-4679?
CVE-2016-4679 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iOS before 10.1 is affected. macOS before 10.12.1 is affected. tvOS before 10.0.1 is affected. watchOS before 3.1 is affected. The issue involves the...
How severe is CVE-2016-4679?
CVE-2016-4679 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-4679?
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.