CVE-2016-4640

Login Window in Apple OS X before 10.11.6 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context, obtain sensitive user information, or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted app.

• CWE-119

• http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Jul/msg00000.htmlMailing List, Vendor Advisory
• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91824
• http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036348
• http://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-16-435/Third Party Advisory
• https://support.apple.com/HT206903Vendor Advisory
• http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Jul/msg00000.htmlMailing List, Vendor Advisory
• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91824
• http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036348
• http://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-16-435/Third Party Advisory
• https://support.apple.com/HT206903Vendor Advisory

Published

Jul 22, 2016

Last Modified

Jun 17, 2026

Status

Modified

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