Vulnerability Description
ImageIO in Apple OS X before 10.11.6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via crafted xStride and yStride values in an EXR image.
CVSS Score
9.8
CRITICAL
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Mac Os X | <= 10.11.5 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Jul/msg00000.htmlMailing ListVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91824
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036348
- http://www.talosintelligence.com/reports/TALOS-2016-0180/ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/openexr/openexr/issues/563
- https://support.apple.com/HT206903Vendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Jul/msg00000.htmlMailing ListVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91824
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036348
- http://www.talosintelligence.com/reports/TALOS-2016-0180/ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/openexr/openexr/issues/563
- https://support.apple.com/HT206903Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-4629?
CVE-2016-4629 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). ImageIO in Apple OS X before 10.11.6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via crafted xStride and yStride values in an EXR image.
How severe is CVE-2016-4629?
CVE-2016-4629 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-2016-4629?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Mac Os X.