CVE-2016-1746
HighSummary
IOGraphics 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 could lead to serious consequences, including system takeover or disruption of service.
Recommendation
It is recommended to update the system to version 10.11.4 or later to mitigate the risks associated with this vulnerability.
Other vulnerabilities in IOGraphics
See all- CVE-2017-2545High
An issue was discovered in certain Apple products, including macOS before 10.12.5, involving the 'IOGraphics' component. It allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted app.
- CVE-2016-1747High
IOGraphics 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.
- CVE-2015-5890High
IOGraphics in Apple OS X before 10.11 allows local users to gain privileges or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via unspecified vectors.
- CVE-2015-5873High
IOGraphics in Apple OS X before 10.11 allows local users to gain privileges or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via unspecified vectors.
- CVE-2015-5872High
IOGraphics in Apple OS X before 10.11 allows local users to gain privileges or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via unspecified vectors.
- CVE-2015-5871High
IOGraphics in Apple OS X before 10.11 allows local users to gain privileges or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via unspecified vectors.
- CVE-2015-5783High
IOGraphics in Apple OS X before 10.10.5 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted app.
- CVE-2015-3770High
IOGraphics in Apple OS X before 10.10.5 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted app.
Original NVD description (English source)
IOGraphics 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, a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-1747.