VulnerabilityModified
CVE-2016-7596
It allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted app.
HIGH 8.8EPSS 2.19%
Does this matter?
High impact if exploited, but EPSS currently rates exploitation as unlikely (2.19%). Schedule it in the normal patch cycle and watch for a rise in EPSS or a public exploit.
Description
An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. macOS before 10.12.2 is affected. The issue involves the "Bluetooth" component. It allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted app.
- CVSS 3.0
- 8.8 HIGHCVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
- EPSS
- 2.19% probability · 81th percentile
- CISA KEV
- Not listed
- Weakness
- CWE-119
- Affected
- apple/mac os x
- Source
- product-security@apple.com
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94903Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037469
- https://support.apple.com/HT207423
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94903Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037469
- https://support.apple.com/HT207423
Source: NVD record, EPSS from FIRST.org, KEV from CISA. Refreshed daily.