Vulnerability Description
Carbon in Apple OS X before 10.11.4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted .dfont file.
CVSS Score
6.3
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Mac Os X | <= 10.11.3 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Mar/msg00004.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035363
- https://support.apple.com/HT206167Vendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Mar/msg00004.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035363
- https://support.apple.com/HT206167Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-1737?
CVE-2016-1737 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.3 (MEDIUM). Carbon in Apple OS X before 10.11.4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted .dfont file.
How severe is CVE-2016-1737?
CVE-2016-1737 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-1737?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Mac Os X.