CVE-2016-4709

high

Description

WindowServer in Apple OS X before 10.12 allows local users to obtain root access via vectors that leverage "type confusion," a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-4710.

References

https://support.apple.com/HT207170

http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-16-609

http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036858

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93055

http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Sep/msg00006.html

Details

Source: Mitre, NVD

Published: 2016-09-25

Updated: 2024-11-21

Risk Information

CVSS v2

Base Score: 7.2

Vector: CVSS2#AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Severity: High

CVSS v3

Base Score: 7.8

Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H