HTTP: Apple CoreGraphics JPEG Memory Corruption
This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability in the CoreGraphics component when handling specially crafted JPEG files. An unauthenticated, remote attacker can exploit this, via a specially crafted file, to cause a denial of service condition or the execution of arbitrary code.
Extended Description
An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iOS before 10.1 is affected. macOS before 10.12.1 is affected. tvOS before 10.0.1 is affected. watchOS before 3.1 is affected. The issue involves the "CoreGraphics" component. It allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) via a crafted JPEG file.
Affected Products
Apple iphone_os
References
CVE: CVE-2016-4673
Short Name
HTTP:STC:DL:APPLE-COREGRAPH-MC
Severity
Major
Recommended
True
Recommended Action
Drop
Category
HTTP
Keywords
Apple CVE-2016-4673 CoreGraphics Corruption JPEG Memory
Release Date
12/01/2016
Supported Platforms
srx-branch-12.3
srx-19.3
srx-branch-19.3
vsrx3bsd-19.2
srx-branch-19.4
vsrx-19.4
mx-12.3
mx-19.4
vmx-19.4
mx-19.3
vsrx3bsd-19.4
srx-19.4
vsrx-12.3
vmx-19.3
vsrx-19.2
srx-12.3
Sigpack Version
3590
False Positive
Unknown
Vendors
Apple
CVSS Score
6.8