CVE-2016-4662 describes a memory corruption vulnerability in the AppleGraphicsControl component of macOS versions prior to 10.12.1. This flaw allows an attacker, through a crafted application, to achieve arbitrary code execution in a privileged context or trigger a denial of service. With a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH), it represents a significant risk due to its local attack vector, low attack complexity, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Despite its severity, there is no evidence of active exploitation, publicly available exploit code in common databases like Metasploit or ExploitDB, nor significant community discussion or media coverage.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 10.12.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.0
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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