Vulnerability Description
The NVIDIA driver in the Graphics Drivers subsystem in Apple OS X before 10.11.4 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted app.
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
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.html
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035363
- https://support.apple.com/HT206167PatchVendor Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/39615/
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Mar/msg00004.html
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035363
- https://support.apple.com/HT206167PatchVendor Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/39615/
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-1741?
CVE-2016-1741 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). The NVIDIA driver in the Graphics Drivers subsystem in Apple OS X before 10.11.4 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via...
How severe is CVE-2016-1741?
CVE-2016-1741 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-1741?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Mac Os X.