Vulnerability Description
The IOAcceleratorFamily2 interface in IOAcceleratorFamily 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.
CVSS Score
7.3
HIGH
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Mac Os X | <= 10.11.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Jan/msg00003.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034736
- http://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-16-020/
- https://support.apple.com/HT205731Vendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Jan/msg00003.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034736
- http://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-16-020/
- https://support.apple.com/HT205731Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-1718?
CVE-2016-1718 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.3 (HIGH). The IOAcceleratorFamily2 interface in IOAcceleratorFamily 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.
How severe is CVE-2016-1718?
CVE-2016-1718 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-1718?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Mac Os X.