CVE-2016-4691
high
CVSS v3
8.8
CVSS v2
6.8
VIR risk
8.8
Description
An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iOS before 10.2 is affected. macOS before 10.12.2 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 (memory corruption and application crash) via a crafted font.
Predictions
Exploit likelihood
92%
Patch ETA
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Heuristic predictions, AS-IS, for prioritization only.
Mitigations
Vendor advisory: product-security@apple.com — https://support.apple.com/HT207487
Vendor advisory: product-security@apple.com — https://support.apple.com/HT207423
Vendor advisory: product-security@apple.com — https://support.apple.com/HT207422
OS impact
| OS | Version | Status | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| macos | affected | |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94905
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037469
- https://support.apple.com/HT207422
- https://support.apple.com/HT207423
- https://support.apple.com/HT207487
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94905
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037469
- https://support.apple.com/HT207422
- https://support.apple.com/HT207423
- https://support.apple.com/HT207487
CWEs
CWE-119
Verify integrity in audit chain (admin only). AS-IS.