CVE Catalog

CVE-2016-7596

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

An issue was discovered in certain Apple products, including macOS before 10.12.2, related to the 'Bluetooth' component. It 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 serious consequences, such as system takeover or disruption of its operation. Organizations should be aware of the risks associated with using outdated versions of the system.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update macOS to version 10.12.2 or later to mitigate this vulnerability. Additionally, monitoring and restricting the installation of applications from unknown sources is advised.

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Original NVD description (English source)

An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. macOS before 10.12.2 is affected. The issue involves the "Bluetooth" component. It 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