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CVE-2016-1846

HighPublished

The nvCommandQueue::GetHandleIndex method in the NVIDIA Graphics Drivers subsystem in Apple OS X before 10.11.5 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code...

Published: May 20, 2016
Updated: Aug 5, 2024
Assigning CNA: apple
Evidence observed: Jun 10, 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

9.9%

Low · next 30 days

Percentile: 95.4%
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

The nvCommandQueue::GetHandleIndex method in the NVIDIA Graphics Drivers subsystem in Apple OS X before 10.11.5 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context or cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and memory corruption) via a crafted app.

Sources

Apple Mac OSX Kernel - Null Pointer Dereference in nvCommandQueue::GetHandleIndex in GeForce.kextExploit
Google Security Research · osx · Jun 10, 2016

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