CVE Catalog

CVE-2016-1846

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The nvCommandQueue::GetHandleIndex method in the NVIDIA Graphics Drivers subsystem 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 and memory corruption) via a crafted app.

Risk Assessment

This vulnerability could lead to serious consequences, including system takeover or destabilization of its operation.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update the operating 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)

The nvCommandQueue::GetHandleIndex method in the NVIDIA Graphics Drivers subsystem 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 and memory corruption) via a crafted app.

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