CVE Catalog
CVE-2016-1820
HighSummary
Buffer overflow in IOAudioFamily in Apple OS X before 10.11.5 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context.
Risk Assessment
Exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to unauthorized control over the system, posing a serious threat to data security.
Recommendation
It is recommended to update the system to version 10.11.5 or later to mitigate the risk associated with this vulnerability.
Other vulnerabilities in IOAudioFamily
Original NVD description (English source)
Buffer overflow in IOAudioFamily in Apple OS X before 10.11.5 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context via a crafted app.