CVE-2016-4592 json
WebKit in Apple iOS before 9.3.3, Safari before 9.1.2, and tvOS before 9.2.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory c…
published 2016-07-22 10 y ago modified 2026-06-17 4 mo ago also EUVD-2016-5578
- cvss
- 6.5
- version 3.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 2.2%
- EPSS 2.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 82%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
WebKit in Apple iOS before 9.3.3, Safari before 9.1.2, and tvOS before 9.2.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via a crafted web site.
Patch / fix
- webkitgtk webkitgtk+ 2.10.5
Exploit prediction
2.23% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 82% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 3.0 | 6.5 | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H |
| NVD | 2.0 | 7.1 | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C |
Classification
- Weakness
-
- CWE-400 Uncontrolled Resource Consumption
References
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lists.apple.com
/archives/security-announce/2016/Jul/msg00003.html
vendor-advisory, mailing-list
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lists.apple.com
/archives/security-announce/2016/Jul/msg00001.html
vendor-advisory, mailing-list
-
lists.apple.com
/archives/security-announce/2016/Jul/msg00004.html
vendor-advisory, mailing-list
-
support.apple.com
/HT206900
vendor-advisory
-
support.apple.com
/HT206905
vendor-advisory
-
support.apple.com
/HT206902
vendor-advisory
-
securityfocus.com
/bid/91830
vdb-entry, third-party-advisory
-
securitytracker.com
/id/1036343
vdb-entry, third-party-advisory
-
packetstormsecurity.com
/files/138502/WebKitGTK-SOP-Bypass-Information-Disclosure.html
third-party-advisory, vdb-entry
-
securityfocus.com
/archive/1/539295/100/0/threaded
mailing-list, third-party-advisory, vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2016-4592
- NVD CVE-2016-4592
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