CVE-2016-4647 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.8 Published 22 Jul 2016 Updated 6 Aug 2024

Local attackers can exploit memory corruption in macOS Audio via crafted files to gain privileges or cause 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-2016-4647?

CVE-2016-4647 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

Audio in Apple OS X before 10.11.6 allows local users to gain privileges or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted file.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-4647?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Apple Mac Os X.

How do I fix CVE-2016-4647?

No fix has been published for CVE-2016-4647 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-2016-4647 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-4647 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-cpw5-9jwm-pg3g.