CWE
476
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2016-1745: Null Pointer Dereference

First published: Thu Mar 24 2016(Updated: )

IOFireWireFamily in Apple OS X before 10.11.4 allows local users to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference) via unspecified vectors.

Credit: product-security@apple.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Apple iOS and macOS<=10.11.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2016-1745?

    CVE-2016-1745 has a medium severity rating as it allows local users to cause a denial of service.

  • How do I fix CVE-2016-1745?

    To fix CVE-2016-1745, you should update your macOS to version 10.11.4 or later.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2016-1745?

    CVE-2016-1745 affects users of Mac OS X versions prior to 10.11.4.

  • What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2016-1745?

    CVE-2016-1745 is a denial of service vulnerability caused by a NULL pointer dereference.

  • Can CVE-2016-1745 be exploited remotely?

    CVE-2016-1745 cannot be exploited remotely; it requires local access to the system.

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