CVE-2016-4709 Memory corruption in n/a

What is CVE-2016-4709?

CVE-2016-4709 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Apple Mac Os X, published on 25 Sep 2016. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

WindowServer in Apple OS X before 10.12 allows local users to obtain root access via vectors that leverage "type confusion," a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-4710.

Weakness: CWE-704

Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-4709?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Apple Mac Os X.

How do I fix CVE-2016-4709?

No fix has been published for CVE-2016-4709 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-2016-4709 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-4709 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

• CVE record
• NVD
• OSV
• GitHub advisory
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Also known as GHSA-whh8-chvw-6j23.