Vulnerability Description
An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. macOS before 10.12.2 is affected. The issue involves the "Bluetooth" component. It allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted app.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Mac Os X | <= 10.12.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94903Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037469
- https://support.apple.com/HT207423
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94903Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037469
- https://support.apple.com/HT207423
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-7596?
CVE-2016-7596 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. macOS before 10.12.2 is affected. The issue involves the "Bluetooth" component. It allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context...
How severe is CVE-2016-7596?
CVE-2016-7596 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-7596?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Mac Os X.