CVE-2016-4728

Description

WebKit in Apple iOS before 10, tvOS before 10, iTunes before 12.5.1 on Windows, and Safari before 10 mishandles error prototypes, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted web site.

Category

8.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.99% Top 25%
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Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
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References

Link Tags
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Sep/msg00008.html mailing list vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT207157 vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT207158 vendor advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Sep/msg00011.html mailing list vendor advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036854 vdb entry third party advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93064 vdb entry third party advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT207142 vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT207143 vendor advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Sep/msg00012.html mailing list vendor advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Sep/msg00007.html mailing list vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-4728?
CVE-2016-4728 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2016-4728?
To fix CVE-2016-4728, 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-2016-4728 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2016-4728 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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