CVE-2016-7618
It allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) via a crafted .gcx file.
Does this matter?
High impact if exploited, but EPSS currently rates exploitation as unlikely (1.78%). 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 "Foundation" component. It allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) via a crafted .gcx file.
- CVSS 3.0
- 7.8 HIGHCVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
- EPSS
- 1.78% probability · 78th percentile
- Public exploits
- None in Exploit-DB
- CISA KEV
- Not listed
- Weakness
- CWE-119
- Affected
- apple/mac os x
- Source
- product-security@apple.com
EPSS moved from 2.9% on 21 September 2026 to 1.8% on 27 October 2026.
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94903Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037469
- https://support.apple.com/HT207423Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94903Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037469
- https://support.apple.com/HT207423Vendor Advisory
Source: NVD record, EPSS from FIRST.org, KEV from CISA, exploits from Exploit-DB. Refreshed daily. Download this record as JSON.