CVE-2016-4738

libxslt: Heap overread due to an empty decimal-separator

Published Sep 25, 2016 CVSS 3.0 · 8.8 High EPSS 4.1% KEV · Not listed
Description
libxslt in Apple iOS before 10, OS X before 10.12, tvOS before 10, and watchOS before 3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted web site.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record

Tracking

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-700-1 libxslt security update
Debian DSA Debian DSA DSA-3709-1 libxslt security update
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2016-5723 libxslt in Apple iOS before 10, OS X before 10.12, tvOS before 10, and watchOS before 3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted web site.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-3271-1 Libxslt vulnerabilities
History
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Metrics epss

{'score': 0.06181}

epss

{'score': 0.08973}

Type Values Removed Values Added
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{'score': 0.06259}

epss

{'score': 0.06181}

Weaknesses

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
apple
Published
Updated
Aug 6, 2024, 12:39 AM
Reserved
May 11, 2016, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Sep 25, 2016, 10:59 AM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 12:48 AM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Oct 12, 2016, 12:00 AM