CVE-2016-4629 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via crafted EXR images in macOS ImageIO.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2016-4629?
CVE-2016-4629 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Apple Mac Os X, published on 22 Jul 2016. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
ImageIO in Apple OS X before 10.11.6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via crafted xStride and yStride values in an EXR image.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-4629?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Mac Os X.
How do I fix CVE-2016-4629?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-4629 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-2016-4629 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-4629 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Mac Os X
Sources
Also known as GHSA-65m9-xc97-mrf6.