CVE-2016-4658
Critical
Description
xpointer.c in libxml2 before 2.9.5 (as used in Apple iOS before 10, OS X before 10.12, tvOS before 10, and watchOS before 3, and other products) does not forbid namespace nodes in XPointer ranges, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (use-after-free and memory corruption) via a crafted XML document.
SeverityCritical
CVSS9.8
Exploit probability—
Product
Apple Tvos
PublishedSep 25, 2016
First seenSep 25, 2016
How to fix
Update
- apple tvos10.0 or later
- apple iphone_os10.0 or later
- apple mac_os_x10.12 or later
- apple watchos3.0 or later
- xmlsoft libxml22.9.5 or later
Vendor advisories
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| apple tvos | v < 10.0 | 10.0 |
| apple iphone_os | v < 10.0 | 10.0 |
| apple mac_os_x | v < 10.12 | 10.12 |
| apple watchos | v < 3.0 | 3.0 |
| xmlsoft libxml2 | v < 2.9.5 | 2.9.5 |
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