CVE-2016-4634 Memory corruption in n/a
Local attackers can exploit memory corruption in macOS graphics drivers to escalate privileges or cause a denial of service.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2016-4634?
CVE-2016-4634 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Apple Mac Os X, published on 22 Jul 2016. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The Graphics Drivers subsystem in Apple OS X before 10.11.6 allows local users to gain privileges or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via unspecified vectors.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-4634?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Mac Os X.
How do I fix CVE-2016-4634?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-4634 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-2016-4634 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-4634 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Mac Os X
Sources
Also known as GHSA-gx82-f7gq-r5ph.