Vulnerability Description
Login Window in Apple OS X before 10.11.6 does not properly initialize memory, which allows local users to cause a denial of service via unspecified vectors.
CVSS Score
7.0
HIGH
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Mac Os X | <= 10.11.5 |
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://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-16-431/Third Party Advisory
- 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://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-16-431/Third Party Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT206903Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-4639?
CVE-2016-4639 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.0 (HIGH). Login Window in Apple OS X before 10.11.6 does not properly initialize memory, which allows local users to cause a denial of service via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2016-4639?
CVE-2016-4639 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-4639?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Mac Os X.