CVE-2016-4779 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via crafted font files in Apple OS X.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2016-4779?
CVE-2016-4779 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, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Apple Type Services (ATS) in Apple OS X before 10.12 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted font file.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-4779?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Mac Os X.
How do I fix CVE-2016-4779?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-4779 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-2016-4779 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-4779 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Mac Os X
Sources
Also known as GHSA-f7ph-f39r-ppf3.