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Out-of-bounds Read

CVE-2016-4652

Medium
6.3/10

Summary

CoreGraphics in Apple OS X before 10.11.6 allows local users to obtain sensitive information from kernel memory and consequently gain privileges, or cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read), via unspecified vectors.

  • HIGH
  • LOCAL
  • NONE
  • UNCHANGED
  • NONE
  • LOW
  • HIGH
  • HIGH

CWE-125 - Out-of-Bounds Read

Out-of-bounds read is a vulnerability that allows access to memory beyond the authorized accessible location. Such a vulnerability compromises the confidentiality of the trusted environment in the application and enables an attacker to launch further attacks by leveraging the exposed information.

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Advisory Timeline

  • Published