CVE-2016-7742 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code on macOS systems by exploiting uninitialized memory in the xar component via a crafted archive.
- 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-2016-7742?
CVE-2016-7742 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Apple Mac Os X, published on 20 Feb 2017. 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
An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. macOS before 10.12.2 is affected. The issue involves the "xar" component, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted archive that triggers use of uninitialized memory locations.
Weakness: CWE-20
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-7742?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Mac Os X.
How do I fix CVE-2016-7742?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-7742 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-2016-7742 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-7742 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Mac Os X
Sources
Also known as GHSA-w2p3-j7fr-c39q.