CVE Catalog

CVE-2016-1729

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

CVE-2016-1729 describes an untrusted search path vulnerability in OSA Scripts in Apple OS X before version 10.11.3, allowing attackers to load arbitrary script libraries via a quarantined application.

Risk Assessment

This vulnerability could lead to the execution of malicious code on the victim's system, posing a serious threat to data and system security.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update the system to version 10.11.3 or later to mitigate this vulnerability and to monitor quarantined applications.

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Original NVD description (English source)

Untrusted search path vulnerability in OSA Scripts in Apple OS X before 10.11.3 allows attackers to load arbitrary script libraries via a quarantined application.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS