CVE-2016-4639

Description

Login Window in Apple OS X before 10.11.6 does not properly initialize memory, which allows local users to cause a denial of service via unspecified vectors.

7.0

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 3.0 •

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.14%

Vendor Advisory apple.com Vendor Advisory apple.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-16-431/	third party advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91824	vdb entry
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Jul/msg00000.html	mailing list vendor advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036348	vdb entry
https://support.apple.com/HT206903	vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-4639?: CVE-2016-4639 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2016-4639?: To fix CVE-2016-4639, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2016-4639 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2016-4639 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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