CVE-2016-1733 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.8 Published 24 Mar 2016 Updated 5 Aug 2024

Attackers can execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via memory corruption in AppleRAID on macOS.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2016-1733?

CVE-2016-1733 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Apple Mac Os X, published on 24 Mar 2016. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

AppleRAID in Apple OS X before 10.11.4 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted app.

Weakness: CWE-20, CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-1733?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Apple Mac Os X.

How do I fix CVE-2016-1733?

No fix has been published for CVE-2016-1733 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2016-1733 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-1733 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-r8qx-qgc8-p7pq.