Vulnerability Description
Audio in Apple OS X before 10.11.6 mishandles a size value, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information or cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) via a crafted audio file.
CVSS Score
6.5
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
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://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-16-439/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-16-439/Third Party Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT206903Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-4646?
CVE-2016-4646 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). Audio in Apple OS X before 10.11.6 mishandles a size value, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information or cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) via a crafted audio file.
How severe is CVE-2016-4646?
CVE-2016-4646 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-4646?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Mac Os X.