What is the severity of CVE-2016-4599?

CVE-2016-4599 has been classified as a critical vulnerability due to its ability to allow remote code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2016-4599?

To fix CVE-2016-4599, you should update to OS X 10.11.6 or later.

What versions of OS X are affected by CVE-2016-4599?

CVE-2016-4599 affects OS X versions prior to 10.11.6.

What types of attacks can be launched using CVE-2016-4599?

CVE-2016-4599 can be exploited to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service through crafted Photoshop documents.

Is there a known exploit for CVE-2016-4599?

While specific exploit details are not disclosed, the vulnerability can be triggered through malicious file interactions.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2016-4599

high

7.8

CWE

119

22/7/2016

6/8/2024

CVE-2016-4599: Buffer Overflow

First published: Fri Jul 22 2016(Updated: )

QuickTime in Apple OS X before 10.11.6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted Photoshop document.

Credit: product-security@apple.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
macOS Yosemite	<=10.11.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-4599?
CVE-2016-4599 has been classified as a critical vulnerability due to its ability to allow remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2016-4599?
To fix CVE-2016-4599, you should update to OS X 10.11.6 or later.
What versions of OS X are affected by CVE-2016-4599?
CVE-2016-4599 affects OS X versions prior to 10.11.6.
What types of attacks can be launched using CVE-2016-4599?
CVE-2016-4599 can be exploited to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service through crafted Photoshop documents.
Is there a known exploit for CVE-2016-4599?
While specific exploit details are not disclosed, the vulnerability can be triggered through malicious file interactions.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-4599?
CVE-2016-4599 has been classified as a critical vulnerability due to its ability to allow remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2016-4599?
To fix CVE-2016-4599, you should update to OS X 10.11.6 or later.
What versions of OS X are affected by CVE-2016-4599?
CVE-2016-4599 affects OS X versions prior to 10.11.6.
What types of attacks can be launched using CVE-2016-4599?
CVE-2016-4599 can be exploited to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service through crafted Photoshop documents.
Is there a known exploit for CVE-2016-4599?
While specific exploit details are not disclosed, the vulnerability can be triggered through malicious file interactions.