CVE-2016-4717

Description

The File Bookmark component in Apple OS X before 10.12 mishandles scoped-bookmark file descriptors, which allows attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted app.

3.3

CVSS

Severity: Low

CVSS 3.0 •

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.33%

Vendor Advisory apple.com Vendor Advisory apple.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036858	vdb entry
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Sep/msg00006.html	mailing list vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93055	vdb entry
https://support.apple.com/HT207170	vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-4717?: CVE-2016-4717 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2016-4717?: To fix CVE-2016-4717, 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-2016-4717 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2016-4717 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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