CVE-2016-1797 Security feature bypass in n/a
Attackers can bypass FontValidator sandbox restrictions to execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges on macOS systems.
- 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-2016-1797?
CVE-2016-1797 is a high-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 bypass intended FontValidator sandbox-policy restrictions and execute arbitrary code in a privileged context via a crafted app.
Weakness: CWE-284
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-1797?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Mac Os X.
How do I fix CVE-2016-1797?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-1797 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2016-1797 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-1797 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Mac Os X
Sources
Also known as GHSA-3ggc-vmxq-jvr2.