Vulnerability Description
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 (memory corruption) via a crafted app, a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-1846.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Mac Os X | <= 10.11.4 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/May/msg00004.htmlVendor Advisory
- https://bugs.chromium.org/p/project-zero/issues/detail?id=724
- https://support.apple.com/HT206567Vendor Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/39930/
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/May/msg00004.htmlVendor Advisory
- https://bugs.chromium.org/p/project-zero/issues/detail?id=724
- https://support.apple.com/HT206567Vendor Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/39930/
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-1861?
CVE-2016-1861 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). 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 (memory corruption) via a crafted app...
How severe is CVE-2016-1861?
CVE-2016-1861 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-1861?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Mac Os X.