CVE Catalog

CVE-2016-1799

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

A vulnerability in the audio component of Apple OS X before version 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

Organizations may be exposed to unauthorized access to systems and potential service outages, which could lead to data loss or disruption.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update the system to version 10.11.5 or later to mitigate the risks associated with this vulnerability.

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Original NVD description (English source)

Audio 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.

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