CVE-2016-4662

HIGH

macOS < 10.12.1 - Remote Code Execution in AppleGraphicsControl

Title source: llm

Description

An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. macOS before 10.12.1 is affected. The issue involves the "AppleGraphicsControl" component. It allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted app.

References (3)

Core 3

Core References

Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_sectrack

http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037086

Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_bid

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93852

Vendor Advisory x_refsource_confirm

https://support.apple.com/HT207275

Scores

CVSS v3 7.8

EPSS 0.0125

EPSS Percentile 65.9%

Attack Vector LOCAL

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

Details

CWE

CWE-119

Status published

Products (1)

apple/mac_os_x < 10.12.0

Published Feb 20, 2017

Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026