Vulnerability Description
An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. macOS before 10.12 is affected. The issue involves a sandbox escape related to launchctl process spawning in the "libxpc" component.
CVSS Score
8.8
HIGH
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Mac Os X | <= 10.11.6 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96329
- https://support.apple.com/HT207170Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96329
- https://support.apple.com/HT207170Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-4617?
CVE-2016-4617 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. macOS before 10.12 is affected. The issue involves a sandbox escape related to launchctl process spawning in the "libxpc" component.
How severe is CVE-2016-4617?
CVE-2016-4617 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-4617?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Mac Os X.