CVE-2016-4609

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
92.2
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A mysterious spot in libxslt could let a crafty attacker cause a denial of service! This vulnerability lurks in Apple iOS, OS X, and even iTunes before specific versions. 🔍 Think of it like a coffee shop running out of coffee because someone keeps ordering extra cups without paying attention to their stock. Eventually, the shop can’t serve anyone, creating chaos and unhappy customers! ☕️ This vulnerability could allow remote attackers to cause memory corruption, potentially knocking your system offline or leading to other unknown impacts. In a worst-case scenario, your device could be rendered unusable until the issue is resolved, creating a frustrating experience.

Put simply

Think of it like a coffee shop running out of coffee because someone keeps ordering extra cups without paying attention to their stock. Eventually, the shop can’t serve anyone, creating chaos and unhappy customers! ☕️ The flaw in libxslt, which affects various Apple products, allows for remote memory corruption through unknown vectors. This could result in a denial of service, although details on further impacts remain unspecified.

What to do

This vulnerability could allow remote attackers to cause memory corruption, potentially knocking your system offline or leading to other unknown impacts. In a worst-case scenario, your device could be rendered unusable until the issue is resolved, creating a frustrating experience. To protect yourself, update to the latest versions of Apple iOS (9.3.3 or later), OS X (10.11.6 or later), iTunes (12.4.2 or later), iCloud (5.2.1 or later), tvOS (9.2.2 or later), and watchOS (2.2.2 or later). Regularly check for updates to stay secure! 🛡️ You've got this! Keep your devices updated and you'll be well on your way to security hero status! 🎉

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.05007 · 92.2th 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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