CVE-2016-4617
UnknownEPSS 0.30%
Last modified
CVE-2016-4617 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. macOS before 10.12 is affected. EPSS estimates a 0.30% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. macOS before 10.12 is affected. The issue involves a sandbox escape related to launchctl process spawning in the "libxpc" component.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Mac Os X | <= 10.11.6 |
References
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2016-4617?
An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. macOS before 10.12 is affected. The issue involves a sandbox escape related to launchctl process spawning in the "libxpc" component.
How severe is CVE-2016-4617?
Severity scoring for CVE-2016-4617 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.30% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-4617?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
Are you affected by CVE-2016-4617?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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