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. watchOS before 3.1.3 is affected. The issue involves the "FontParser" component. It allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (buffer overflow and application crash) via a crafted font.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Tvos | < 10.0.1 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | < 10.12.1 |
| Apple | Watchos | < 3.1.3 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94572Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037469Third 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
- https://support.apple.com/HT207487Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94572Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037469Third 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
- https://support.apple.com/HT207487Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-4688?
CVE-2016-4688 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). 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. watchOS before 3.1.3 i...
How severe is CVE-2016-4688?
CVE-2016-4688 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-2016-4688?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Tvos, Apple Mac Os X, Apple Watchos.