CVE-2016-7588 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability affecting Apple iOS before 10.2, macOS before 10.12.2, and watchOS before 3.1.3, specifically within the CoreMedia Playback component. An unauthenticated remote attacker can exploit this flaw by enticing a user to open a specially crafted MP4 file, 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 and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While no public exploit code or active exploitation has been observed, and community discussion is minimal, the potential for severe consequences necessitates prompt patching.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 10.1.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
<= 10.12.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
<= 2.2.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:apple:watchos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
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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