CVE-2016-4589 is a memory corruption vulnerability in WebKit affecting Apple iOS before 9.3.3, Safari before 9.1.2, and tvOS before 9.2.2. A remote attacker could exploit this by enticing a user to visit a crafted website, leading to arbitrary code execution or a denial of service. With a CVSS score of 8.8 (High), this vulnerability presents a significant risk due to its network-based attack vector, low attack complexity, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While no active exploitation or public exploit code is known, and community discussion is minimal, the underlying flaw (CWE-119) remains a concern.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
All Versions ImpactedCPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:apple:webkit:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.0
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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