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CVE-2016-1749

HighPublished

IOUSBFamily in Apple OS X before 10.11.4 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context or cause a denial of service (memory corruption)...

Published: Mar 24, 2016
Updated: Aug 5, 2024
Assigning CNA: apple
Evidence observed: Mar 23, 2016

Primary CVSS

9.3/ 10High

nvd · CVSS 2.0

AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

EPSS probability estimate

7.8%

Low · next 30 days

Percentile: 94.5%
Model date: Sep 21, 2026

EPSS is a statistical estimate, not a certainty or a measure of impact. Combine it with CVSS, KEV status, exposure and your environment.

Summary

IOUSBFamily in Apple OS X before 10.11.4 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted app.

Sources

Apple Mac OSX Kernel - Code Execution Due to Lack of Bounds Checking in AppleUSBPipe::AbortExploit
Google Security Research · osx · Mar 23, 2016

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