CVE Catalog
CVE-2016-1794
HighSummary
The AppleGraphicsControlClient::checkArguments method in AppleGraphicsControl 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 or its destabilization, posing a serious security threat to the organization.
Recommendation
It is recommended to update the OS X system to version 10.11.5 or later to mitigate this vulnerability.
Other vulnerabilities in AppleGraphicsControl
Original NVD description (English source)
The AppleGraphicsControlClient::checkArguments method in AppleGraphicsControl 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.