FKIE_CVE-2016-4738
Vulnerability from fkie_nvd - Published: 2016-09-25 10:59 - Updated: 2026-06-17 00:48
Severity
Summary
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.
References
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