CVE-2016-7585

MEDIUM

macOS < 10.12.4 - Unprotected FileVault 2 Password Exposure via Thunderbolt DMA

Title source: llm

Description

An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. macOS before 10.12.4 is affected. The issue involves mishandling of DMA in the "EFI" component. It allows physically proximate attackers to discover the FileVault 2 encryption password via a crafted Thunderbolt adapter.

References (3)

Core 3

Core References

Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_bid

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97140

Vendor Advisory x_refsource_confirm

https://support.apple.com/HT207615

Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_sectrack

http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038138

Scores

CVSS v3 6.8

EPSS 0.0022

EPSS Percentile 12.2%

Attack Vector PHYSICAL

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

Details

CWE

CWE-310

Status published

Products (1)

apple/mac_os_x < 10.12.3

Published Apr 02, 2017

Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026