CVE Catalog
CVE-2016-1741
CriticalSummary
The NVIDIA driver in the Graphics Drivers subsystem in Apple OS X before 10.11.4 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted app.
Risk Assessment
This vulnerability may lead to unauthorized access to the system or destabilization of its operation, posing a serious security threat to the organization.
Recommendation
It is recommended to update the operating system to version 10.11.4 or later to mitigate the risks associated with this vulnerability.
Original NVD description (English source)
The NVIDIA driver in the Graphics Drivers subsystem in Apple OS X before 10.11.4 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted app.