CVE-2016-7667

7.5 HIGH

Published: February 20, 2017 Modified: May 13, 2026

Description

An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iOS before 10.2 is affected. macOS before 10.12.2 is affected. The issue involves the "CoreText" component. It allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted string.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0

Vector String

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory

https://support.apple.com/HT207422

Source: product-security@apple.com

Vendor Advisory

https://support.apple.com/HT207423

Source: product-security@apple.com

Vendor Advisory

https://support.apple.com/HT207422

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Vendor Advisory

https://support.apple.com/HT207423

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Vendor Advisory

4 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score

7.5 / 10.0

EPSS (Exploit Probability)

1.2%

64th percentile

Exploitation Status

Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-20

Affected Vendors

apple

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