CVE-2016-4702

Audio in Apple iOS before 10, OS X before 10.12, tvOS before 10, and watchOS before 3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of…

published September 25, 2016

CVSS
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EPSS
6%
Percentile
93.0
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A tiny crack in audio processing could give a remote attacker the keys to your device's kingdom! 🎹 Think of your device as a concert hall, where all sounds come through the main stage. If a sneaky hacker can swap the show’s script, they can create chaos on stage — unexpected performances or even silence! If exploited, this vulnerability could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code on your device, leading to system instability or total denial of service. Imagine your favorite song abruptly stopping or your device crashing at the worst possible moment — absolutely frustrating!

Put simply

Think of your device as a concert hall, where all sounds come through the main stage. If a sneaky hacker can swap the show’s script, they can create chaos on stage — unexpected performances or even silence! This vulnerability in Apple iOS, OS X, tvOS, and watchOS versions prior to their respective updates enables remote execution of arbitrary code or could lead to memory corruption during audio processing.

What to do

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code on your device, leading to system instability or total denial of service. Imagine your favorite song abruptly stopping or your device crashing at the worst possible moment — absolutely frustrating! To protect yourself, upgrade your devices to the latest OS versions: iOS 10, OS X 10.12, tvOS 10, and watchOS 3. Regularly check for updates to keep your system secure! You've got this! Stay vigilant and keep your devices updated for a safer experience. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.05764 · 93.0th percentile
Published
2016-09-25T10:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 25 SEP 10:00Z
    Audio in Apple iOS before 10, OS X before 10.12, tvOS before 10, and watchOS before 3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of…
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