CVE-2016-4688 json
An issue was discovered in certain Apple products.
published 2017-02-20 9 y ago modified 2026-06-17 4 mo ago also EUVD-2016-5673
- cvss
- 8.8
- version 3.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 2.9%
- EPSS 2.9% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 87%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iOS before 10.1 is affected. macOS before 10.12.1 is affected. tvOS before 10.0.1 is affected. watchOS before 3.1 is affected. watchOS before 3.1.3 is affected. The issue involves the "FontParser" component. It allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (buffer overflow and application crash) via a crafted font.
Patch / fix
- apple tvos 10.0.1
- apple mac_os_x 10.12.1
- apple watchos 3.1.3
Exploit prediction
2.92% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 87% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-09).
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
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- CWE-119 Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer
References
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support.apple.com
/HT207271
vendor-advisory
-
support.apple.com
/HT207487
vendor-advisory
-
support.apple.com
/HT207269
vendor-advisory
-
support.apple.com
/HT207270
vendor-advisory
-
support.apple.com
/HT207275
vendor-advisory
-
securityfocus.com
/bid/94572
vdb-entry, third-party-advisory
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securitytracker.com
/id/1037469
vdb-entry, third-party-advisory
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2016-4688
- NVD CVE-2016-4688
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