CVE-2016-4657

Known Exploited Public Exploit

Description

WebKit in Apple iOS before 9.3.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted web site.

References

Link	Tags
https://blog.lookout.com/blog/2016/08/25/trident-pegasus/	broken link
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xkdPjbaLngE	exploit
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44836/	exploit vdb entry third party advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92653	vdb entry third party advisory broken link
https://support.apple.com/HT207107	release notes vendor advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Aug/msg00000.html	mailing list vendor advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036694	vdb entry third party advisory broken link

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-4657?: CVE-2016-4657 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2016-4657?: To fix CVE-2016-4657, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2016-4657 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is confirmed that CVE-2016-4657 is actively exploited. Be extra cautious if you are using vulnerable components. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~79% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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Description

Category

CWE-787 – Out-of-bounds Write

References

Frequently Asked Questions