CVE-2016-4616

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
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EPSS
3%
Percentile
88.0
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ An unknown vector in libxml2 could lead to a memory corruption, leaving devices vulnerable to denial of service! 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant where the kitchen suddenly runs out of ingredients because the delivery schedule got messed up. When that happens, the restaurant can’t serve customers, causing major chaos! If exploited, an attacker could trigger a denial of service on various Apple devices, causing them to hang or crash unexpectedly. Although the exact consequences are still unspecified, the potential for disruption is definitely there!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where the kitchen suddenly runs out of ingredients because the delivery schedule got messed up. When that happens, the restaurant can’t serve customers, causing major chaos! This vulnerability in libxml2 affects numerous Apple platforms and allows remote attackers to cause memory corruption, ultimately leading to denial of service. It's a risk that comes from unverified inputs to the system, which can be dangerous if left unaddressed.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could trigger a denial of service on various Apple devices, causing them to hang or crash unexpectedly. Although the exact consequences are still unspecified, the potential for disruption is definitely there! To protect your devices, update libxml2 to the latest version available for your system. Be sure to also keep your OS and applications updated to the latest releases, as they often contain important security patches. You've got this! With these updates, your devices will be safer and ready to tackle whatever comes their way! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.03213 · 88.0th 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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