CVE-2016-4678 Null dereference in n/a
Local attackers can exploit a NULL pointer dereference in AppleSMC to escalate privileges or cause a denial of service on macOS.
- 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-2016-4678?
CVE-2016-4678 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple Mac Os X, published on 20 Feb 2017. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. macOS before 10.12.1 is affected. The issue involves the "AppleSMC" component. It allows local users to gain privileges or cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference) via unspecified vectors.
Weakness: CWE-476
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-4678?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Mac Os X.
How do I fix CVE-2016-4678?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-4678 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2016-4678 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-4678 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Mac Os X
Sources
Also known as GHSA-8rc2-3p8h-qvhj.