What is the CVSS score of CVE-2016-1762?

CVE-2016-1762 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.1 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 4.3%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2016-1762?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2016-1762. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 4.3%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2016-1762?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2016-1762. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Safari CVE-2016-1762

HIGH

Buffer Overflow (CWE-119)

2016-03-24 product-security@apple.com

Denial Of Service Buffer Overflow Safari Iphone Os Mac Os X Tvos Watchos Debian Linux Ubuntu Linux Libxml2 Enterprise Linux Desktop Enterprise Linux Server Enterprise Linux Server Aus Enterprise Linux Server Eus Enterprise Linux Server Tus Enterprise Linux Workstation Web Gateway

8.1

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

8.1 HIGH

AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

Required

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

None

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Mar 24, 2016 - 01:59 cve.org

HIGH 8.1

DescriptionCVE.org

The xmlNextChar function in libxml2 before 2.9.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (heap-based buffer over-read) via a crafted XML document.

AnalysisAI

The xmlNextChar function in libxml2 before 2.9.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (heap-based buffer over-read) via a crafted XML document. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.1), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Buffer Overflow (CWE-119), which allows attackers to corrupt memory to execute arbitrary code or crash the application. The xmlNextChar function in libxml2 before 2.9.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (heap-based buffer over-read) via a crafted XML document. Affected products include: Apple Safari, Apple Iphone Os, Apple Mac Os X, Apple Tvos, Apple Watchos. Version information: before 2.9.4.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Use memory-safe languages or bounds-checking. Enable ASLR, DEP/NX, stack canaries. Use safe string functions.