CVE Catalog

CVE-2016-1793

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

AppleGraphicsDeviceControlClient in Apple OS X before 10.11.5 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context or cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference) via a crafted app.

Risk Assessment

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to the system and potential takeover of the device, posing a serious security threat to the organization.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update the operating system to version 10.11.5 or later to mitigate this vulnerability.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

AppleGraphicsDeviceControlClient in Apple OS X before 10.11.5 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context or cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference) via a crafted app.

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