Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in WebKit for Apple tvOS
CVE-2016-4588

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Apple
Status
Webkit
Vendor
CVE Published:
22 July 2016

What is CVE-2016-4588?

A vulnerability in WebKit for Apple tvOS versions prior to 9.2.2 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or trigger a denial of service through specially crafted web content, potentially leading to severe impacts on device functionality and user data security.

References

http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Ju...
vendor-advisoryx_refsource_APPLE
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/138502/WebKitGTK-SOP...
x_refsource_MISC
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/539295/100/0/threaded
mailing-listx_refsource_BUGTRAQ

CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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CVE-2016-4588 : Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in WebKit for Apple tvOS