Vulnerability Details : CVE-2016-4661
An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. macOS before 10.12.1 is affected. The issue involves the "ntfs" component, which misparses disk images and allows attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted app.
Vulnerability category: Input validationDenial of service
Products affected by CVE-2016-4661
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2016-4661
0.16%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 34 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2016-4661
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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4.3
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MEDIUM | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P |
8.6
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2.9
|
NIST | |
|
5.5
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MEDIUM | CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H |
1.8
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3.6
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2016-4661
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The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2016-4661
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https://support.apple.com/HT207275
About the security content of macOS Sierra 10.12.1, Security Update 2016-002 El Capitan, and Security Update 2016-006 Yosemite - Apple SupportVendor Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93852
Apple macOS Prior to 10.12.1 Multiple Security VulnerabilitiesThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037086
Apple macOS/OS X Multiple Bugs Let Remote Users Obtain Potentially Sensitive Information, Modify Files, and Execute Arbitrary Code and Let Local Users Deny Service and Obtain Elevated Privileges - Sec
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