CVE-2016-1826 Integer overflow in n/a

High 7.8 Published Updated

Attackers can execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges via a crafted application due to an integer overflow in the macOS kernel.

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-2016-1826?

CVE-2016-1826 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

Integer overflow in the dtrace implementation in the kernel in Apple OS X before 10.11.5 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context via a crafted app.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-1826?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Apple Mac Os X.

How do I fix CVE-2016-1826?

No fix has been published for CVE-2016-1826 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2016-1826 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-1826 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Apple Mac Os X vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-gjjj-265g-mjqh.

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