CVE-2016-4621

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Published Jul 22, 2016 CVSS 3.0 · 7.8 High EPSS 1.3% KEV · Not listed

Description

libc++abi in Apple OS X before 10.11.6 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted app.

Analysis

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Affected Products

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Vendor Product Default status Versions

n/a

n/a

affected

Version	Status	Constraints
`n/a`	affected	—

Configuration 1 [-]

cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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Remediation

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Tracking

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Advisories

Source	ID	Title
EUVD	EUVD-2016-5607	libc++abi in Apple OS X before 10.11.6 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted app.

Metrics

No CVSS v4.0

No CVSS v3.1

Attack Vector Local

Attack Complexity Low

Privileges Required None

Scope Unchanged

Confidentiality Impact High

Integrity Impact High

Availability Impact High

User Interaction Required

Access Vector Network

Access Complexity Medium

Authentication None

Confidentiality Impact Complete

Integrity Impact Complete

Availability Impact Complete

This CVE is not in the KEV list.

Exploit prediction score: 1.3% (1.331% probability within 30 days)

Key SSVC decision points have not yet been added.

References

Link	Providers
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Jul/msg00000.html
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91824
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036348
https://support.apple.com/HT206903

History

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Subscriptions

Apple Mac Os X

Weaknesses

CWE-119
Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer

Sources

CVE record Updated: Aug 6, 2024, 12:32 AM

Status: PUBLISHED
Assigner: apple
Published: Jul 22, 2016, 1:00 AM
Updated: Aug 6, 2024, 12:32 AM
Reserved: May 11, 2016, 12:00 AM

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NVD Updated: Jun 17, 2026, 12:47 AM

Status: Modified
Published: Jul 22, 2016, 2:59 AM
Modified: Jun 17, 2026, 12:47 AM

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