Vulnerability identifier: #VU10912

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 8.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2016-4692

CWE-ID: CWE-119

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Apple Safari
Client/Desktop applications / Web browsers

Vendor: Apple Inc.

Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to cause DoS condition or execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The weakness exists due to boundary error. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted input, trick the victim into opening it, trigger memory corruption, execute arbitrary code and cause the service to crash.

Mitigation
Update to versions 10.0.2.

Vulnerable software versions

Apple Safari: 1.0 - 10.0.1

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External links
http://support.apple.com/ru-ru/HT207421

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.