What is the severity of CVE-2016-1738?

CVE-2016-1738 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to bypass code-signing protections.

How do I fix CVE-2016-1738?

To fix CVE-2016-1738, update your macOS to version 10.11.4 or later.

What systems are affected by CVE-2016-1738?

CVE-2016-1738 affects Apple OS X versions before 10.11.4.

Can CVE-2016-1738 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2016-1738 does not require remote access as it involves modified applications on the local system.

What type of attacks can CVE-2016-1738 facilitate?

CVE-2016-1738 may allow attackers to run unverified code by bypassing the code-signing verification process.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2016-1738

high

7.8

CWE

254

24/3/2016

5/8/2024

CVE-2016-1738

First published: Thu Mar 24 2016(Updated: )

dyld in Apple OS X before 10.11.4 allows attackers to bypass a code-signing protection mechanism via a modified app.

Credit: product-security@apple.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
macOS Yosemite	<=10.11.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-1738?
CVE-2016-1738 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to bypass code-signing protections.
How do I fix CVE-2016-1738?
To fix CVE-2016-1738, update your macOS to version 10.11.4 or later.
What systems are affected by CVE-2016-1738?
CVE-2016-1738 affects Apple OS X versions before 10.11.4.
Can CVE-2016-1738 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2016-1738 does not require remote access as it involves modified applications on the local system.
What type of attacks can CVE-2016-1738 facilitate?
CVE-2016-1738 may allow attackers to run unverified code by bypassing the code-signing verification process.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-1738?
CVE-2016-1738 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to bypass code-signing protections.
How do I fix CVE-2016-1738?
To fix CVE-2016-1738, update your macOS to version 10.11.4 or later.
What systems are affected by CVE-2016-1738?
CVE-2016-1738 affects Apple OS X versions before 10.11.4.
Can CVE-2016-1738 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2016-1738 does not require remote access as it involves modified applications on the local system.
What type of attacks can CVE-2016-1738 facilitate?
CVE-2016-1738 may allow attackers to run unverified code by bypassing the code-signing verification process.