CVE-2016-1796 Information disclosure in n/a

Low 3.3 Published Updated

Attackers can leak kernel memory layout or crash the system via a crafted app on macOS, requiring an OS upgrade to fix.

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-2016-1796?

CVE-2016-1796 is a low-severity vulnerability in Apple Mac Os X, published on 20 May 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

Apple Type Services (ATS) in Apple OS X before 10.11.5 allows attackers to obtain sensitive kernel memory-layout information or cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds memory access) via a crafted app.

Weakness: CWE-200

Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-1796?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Apple Mac Os X.

How do I fix CVE-2016-1796?

No fix has been published for CVE-2016-1796 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2016-1796 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-1796 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Apple Mac Os X vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-jr6f-xrr7-385f.

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