CVE-2016-4681

HIGH

macOS < 10.12.1 - Remote Code Execution via Crafted JPEG File

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Description

An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. macOS before 10.12.1 is affected. The issue involves the "Core Image" component. It allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) via a crafted JPEG file.

References (2)

Core 2
Core References
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94431
Vendor Advisory x_refsource_confirm
https://support.apple.com/HT207275

Scores

CVSS v3 7.8
EPSS 0.0138
EPSS Percentile 68.8%
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