HIGH · 7.3

CVE-2016-4641

Login Window in Apple OS X before 10.11.6 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context or obtain sensitive user information via a crafted app that leverages a "type confusion."

Vulnerability Description

Login Window in Apple OS X before 10.11.6 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context or obtain sensitive user information via a crafted app that leverages a "type confusion."

CVSS Score

7.3

HIGH

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
LOCAL
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
LOW
User Interaction
REQUIRED
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
AppleMac Os X<= 10.11.5

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2016-4641?

CVE-2016-4641 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.3 (HIGH). Login Window in Apple OS X before 10.11.6 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context or obtain sensitive user information via a crafted app that leverages a "type confusion."

How severe is CVE-2016-4641?

CVE-2016-4641 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2016-4641?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Mac Os X.