Vulnerability Description
The kernel in Apple OS X before 10.12, tvOS before 10, and watchOS before 3 allows local users to gain privileges or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via unspecified vectors.
CVSS Score
7.8
HIGH
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Mac Os X | < 10.12.0 |
| Apple | Tvos | < 10.0 |
| Apple | Watchos | < 3.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Sep/msg00006.htmlMailing ListVendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Sep/msg00010.htmlMailing ListVendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Sep/msg00011.htmlMailing ListVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93063Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036858Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://support.apple.com/HT207141Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT207142Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT207170Vendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Sep/msg00006.htmlMailing ListVendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Sep/msg00010.htmlMailing ListVendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Sep/msg00011.htmlMailing ListVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93063Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036858Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://support.apple.com/HT207141Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT207142Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-4775?
CVE-2016-4775 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). The kernel in Apple OS X before 10.12, tvOS before 10, and watchOS before 3 allows local users to gain privileges or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2016-4775?
CVE-2016-4775 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-4775?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Mac Os X, Apple Tvos, Apple Watchos.