CVE-2016-4769 json
WebKit in Apple iTunes before 12.5.1 on Windows and Safari before 10 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of…
published 2016-09-25 10 y ago modified 2026-06-17 4 mo ago also EUVD-2016-5754
- cvss
- 8.8
- version 3.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 1.9%
- EPSS 1.9% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 79%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
WebKit in Apple iTunes before 12.5.1 on Windows and Safari before 10 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) via a crafted web site.
Patch / fix
- webkit2gtk Ubuntu 16.04 LTS 2.14.2-0ubuntu0.16.04.1
ubuntu advisories UBUNTU-CVE-2016-4769
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Exploit prediction
1.91% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 79% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 3.0 | 8.8 | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
| NVD | 2.0 | 6.8 | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
Classification
- Weakness
-
- CWE-119 Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer
References
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lists.apple.com
/archives/security-announce/2016/Sep/msg00012.html
vendor-advisory, mailing-list
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lists.apple.com
/archives/security-announce/2016/Sep/msg00007.html
vendor-advisory, mailing-list
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support.apple.com
/HT207157
vendor-advisory
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support.apple.com
/HT207158
vendor-advisory
-
securitytracker.com
/id/1036854
vdb-entry
-
securityfocus.com
/bid/93062
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2016-4769
- NVD CVE-2016-4769
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