CVE-2016-1861

Name: CVE-2016-1861
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-06-19T20:59:08.83+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 4.39%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-1861 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The NVIDIA Graphics Drivers subsystem in Apple OS X before 10.11.5 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted app, a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-1846.. EPSS estimates a 4.39% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The NVIDIA Graphics Drivers subsystem in Apple OS X before 10.11.5 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted app, a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-1846.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

4.39%

90.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Mac Os X	<= 10.11.4

References

Timeline

Published: Jun 19, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-1861?

How severe is CVE-2016-1861?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-1861 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.39% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-1861?

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Source: NVD / NIST