CVE-2016-1794

Name: CVE-2016-1794
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-05-20T10:59:06.183+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 4.66%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-1794 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The AppleGraphicsControlClient::checkArguments method in AppleGraphicsControl 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) via a crafted app.. EPSS estimates a 4.66% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The AppleGraphicsControlClient::checkArguments method in AppleGraphicsControl 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) via a crafted app.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

4.66%

90.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Mac Os X	<= 10.11.4

References

Timeline

Published: May 20, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-1794?

How severe is CVE-2016-1794?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-1794 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.66% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-1794?

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Source: NVD / NIST