CVE-2016-4608

libxslt in Apple iOS before 9.3.3, OS X before 10.11.6, iTunes before 12.4.2 on Windows, iCloud before 5.2.1 on Windows, tvOS before 9.2.2, and watchOS before…

published July 22, 2016

CVSS
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EPSS
5%
Percentile
92.1
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A vulnerability hiding in libxslt could lead to memory corruption on several Apple platforms. A single exploit could trigger a denial of service, just like a surprise power outage that halts everything! 🔌 Think of libxslt as an outdated circuit in a power grid. If it shorts out, the whole neighborhood could go dark, affecting everything from the lights to your favorite streaming service. This vulnerability can cause a denial of service, potentially leaving devices unresponsive. Attackers could exploit this weakness to disrupt services, rendering devices inoperable during crucial moments—definitely not the experience users want when they need their devices the most!

Put simply

Think of libxslt as an outdated circuit in a power grid. If it shorts out, the whole neighborhood could go dark, affecting everything from the lights to your favorite streaming service. Libxslt has a flaw that allows remote attackers to manipulate memory. This could lead to unexpected behavior, including crashing the system or causing memory corruption.

What to do

This vulnerability can cause a denial of service, potentially leaving devices unresponsive. Attackers could exploit this weakness to disrupt services, rendering devices inoperable during crucial moments—definitely not the experience users want when they need their devices the most! To stay safe, update to the latest versions of Apple iOS (9.3.3+), OS X (10.11.6+), iTunes (12.4.2+), iCloud (5.2.1+), tvOS (9.2.2+), and watchOS (2.2.2+). Regularly patching your devices helps keep vulnerabilities like this at bay! You've got this! Keeping your software updated is a key step in securing your devices. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.04923 · 92.1th percentile
Published
2016-07-22T01:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 22 JUL 01:00Z
    libxslt in Apple iOS before 9.3.3, OS X before 10.11.6, iTunes before 12.4.2 on Windows, iCloud before 5.2.1 on Windows, tvOS before 9.2.2, and watchOS before…
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