CVE-2016-4641 json
Login Window in Apple OS X before 10.11.6 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context or obtain sensitive user infor…
published 2016-07-22 10 y ago modified 2026-06-17 4 mo ago also EUVD-2016-5627
- cvss
- 7.3
- version 3.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 1.4%
- EPSS 1.4% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 72%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
Login Window in Apple OS X before 10.11.6 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context or obtain sensitive user information via a crafted app that leverages a "type confusion."
Exploit prediction
1.41% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 72% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 3.0 | 7.3 | CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
| NVD | 2.0 | 9.3 | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
Classification
- Weakness
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- CWE-20 Improper Input Validation
References
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lists.apple.com
/archives/security-announce/2016/Jul/msg00000.html
vendor-advisory, mailing-list
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support.apple.com
/HT206903
vendor-advisory
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securityfocus.com
/bid/91824
vdb-entry
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zerodayinitiative.com
/advisories/ZDI-16-433/
third-party-advisory
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securitytracker.com
/id/1036348
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2016-4641
- NVD CVE-2016-4641
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