Vulnerability Details : CVE-2016-4775
The kernel in Apple OS X before 10.12, tvOS before 10, and watchOS before 3 allows local users to gain privileges or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via unspecified vectors.
Vulnerability category: OverflowMemory CorruptionDenial of service
Products affected by CVE-2016-4775
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:watchos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:tvos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2016-4775
0.04%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 6 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2016-4775
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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7.2
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HIGH | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
3.9
|
10.0
|
NIST | |
|
7.8
|
HIGH | CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
1.8
|
5.9
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2016-4775
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The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it reads from or writes to a memory location outside the buffer's intended boundary. This may result in read or write operations on unexpected memory locations that could be linked to other variables, data structures, or internal program data.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2016-4775
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https://support.apple.com/HT207142
About the security content of tvOS 10 - Apple SupportVendor Advisory
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https://support.apple.com/HT207141
About the security content of watchOS 3 - Apple SupportVendor Advisory
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http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Sep/msg00006.html
Apple - Lists.apple.comMailing List;Vendor Advisory
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036858
Apple macOS/OS X Multiple Flaws Let Remote and Local Users Deny Service, Obtain Potentially Sensitive Information, Execute Arbitrary Code, and Gain Elevated Privileges - SecurityTrackerThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Sep/msg00011.html
Apple - Lists.apple.comMailing List;Vendor Advisory
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https://support.apple.com/HT207170
About the security content of macOS Sierra 10.12 - Apple SupportVendor Advisory
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http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Sep/msg00010.html
Apple - Lists.apple.comMailing List;Vendor Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93063
Apple Mac OS X/watchOS/tvOS CVE-2016-4775 Local Memory Corruption VulnerabilityThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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