Vulnerability Details : CVE-2016-1822
IOFireWireFamily in Apple OS X before 10.11.5 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted app.
Vulnerability category: OverflowMemory CorruptionExecute codeDenial of service
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2016-1822
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days: 0.18%
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less: ~ 55 % EPSS Score History EPSS FAQ
CVSS scores for CVE-2016-1822
Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source |
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9.3
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HIGH | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
8.6
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10.0
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NIST |
7.8
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HIGH | CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
1.8
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5.9
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2016-1822
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The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2016-1822
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035895
Apple OS X Multiple Flaws Let Remote Users Execute Arbitrary Code, Deny Service, and Gain Elevated Privileges and Let Local Users Obtain Potentially Sensitive Information and Gain Elevated PrivilegesThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/90696
Apple Mac OS X APPLE-SA-2016-05-16-4 Multiple Security VulnerabilitiesThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/May/msg00004.html
Apple - Lists.apple.comMailing List;Vendor Advisory
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https://support.apple.com/HT206567
About the security content of OS X El Capitan v10.11.5 and Security Update 2016-003 - Apple SupportVendor Advisory
Products affected by CVE-2016-1822
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*