CVE-2016-4617

HIGH

macOS < 10.11.6 - Sandbox Escape via launchctl Process Spawning

Title source: llm

Description

An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. macOS before 10.12 is affected. The issue involves a sandbox escape related to launchctl process spawning in the "libxpc" component.

References (2)

Core 2

Core References

Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_bid

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96329

Vendor Advisory x_refsource_confirm

https://support.apple.com/HT207170

Scores

CVSS v3 8.8

EPSS 0.0030

EPSS Percentile 22.0%

Attack Vector LOCAL

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Details

CWE

CWE-264

Status published

Products (1)

apple/mac_os_x < 10.11.6

Published Feb 20, 2017

Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026