CVE-2016-1795
HighSummary
AppleGraphicsPowerManagement in Apple OS X before 10.11.5 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 unauthorized access to the system and destabilization of its operation, posing a serious security threat to the organization.
Recommendation
It is recommended to update the operating system to version 10.11.5 or later to mitigate the risks associated with this vulnerability.
Other vulnerabilities in AppleGraphicsPowerManagement
See all- CVE-2017-7021High
An issue was discovered in certain Apple products, including macOS before 10.12.6, related to the 'AppleGraphicsPowerManagement' 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-2017-2421High
An issue was discovered in certain Apple products, including macOS before 10.12.4, related to the 'AppleGraphicsPowerManagement' component. A race condition allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context.
- CVE-2016-1716High
AppleGraphicsPowerManagement in Apple OS X before 10.11.3 allows local users to gain privileges or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via unspecified vectors.
Original NVD description (English source)
AppleGraphicsPowerManagement in Apple OS X before 10.11.5 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted app.