Improper input validation in Apple Mac OS X
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 class: Drupalgeddon 2 (CVE-2018-7600)
EPSS: 0.014 (70.0th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.3 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Apple Mac_os_x
- N/a — versions n/a
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- product-security@apple.com (vdb-entry, x_refsource_BID)
- product-security@apple.com (Third Party Advisory, x_refsource_MISC)
- product-security@apple.com (vendor-advisory, x_refsource_APPLE, Mailing List, Vendor Advisory)
- product-security@apple.com (vdb-entry, x_refsource_SECTRACK)
- product-security@apple.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Vendor Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2016-4641?
- CVE-2016-4641 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple Mac OS X, classified under Improper Input Validation. CVSS score: 7.3/10. Published 2016-07-22.
- How severe is CVE-2016-4641?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.3 out of 10.