CVE-2016-4614

libxml2 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
—
EPSS
3%
Percentile
88.5
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A sneaky memory corruption bug in libxml2 could let attackers cause chaos on your device! 📱 Think of libxml2 as a busy restaurant kitchen; if a chef spills a secret ingredient, it could lead to a disastrous dish! The memory corruption here is like a recipe going rogue, causing disruptions in the kitchen, or in this case, your device's operations. If exploited, this vulnerability could lead to a denial of service, resulting in your device crashing or misbehaving - definitely not the kind of surprise you want! While it's not known to be actively exploited, the potential for unspecified harm is always a worry.

Put simply

Think of libxml2 as a busy restaurant kitchen; if a chef spills a secret ingredient, it could lead to a disastrous dish! The memory corruption here is like a recipe going rogue, causing disruptions in the kitchen, or in this case, your device's operations. This vulnerability in libxml2 can enable remote attackers to induce memory corruption through unknown vectors, which might jeopardize the stability of devices running older versions of iOS, OS X, iTunes, iCloud, tvOS, and watchOS.

What to do

If exploited, this vulnerability could lead to a denial of service, resulting in your device crashing or misbehaving - definitely not the kind of surprise you want! While it's not known to be actively exploited, the potential for unspecified harm is always a worry. To keep your devices safe, update to 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 or later. Regularly check for updates to ensure you’re running the latest security patches! 🛡️ You've got this! With these updates, you'll keep your digital kitchen running smoothly! 🍽️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.03351 · 88.5th percentile
Published
2016-07-22T01:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 22 JUL 01:00Z
    libxml2 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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