What is the severity of CVE-2016-4601?

CVE-2016-4601 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2016-4601?

To fix CVE-2016-4601, update QuickTime on your Apple OS X to version 10.11.6 or later.

What systems are affected by CVE-2016-4601?

CVE-2016-4601 affects Apple OS X versions prior to 10.11.6.

What type of attacks can exploit CVE-2016-4601?

CVE-2016-4601 can be exploited by remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service.

Is there a workaround for CVE-2016-4601?

There are no specific workarounds for CVE-2016-4601 other than updating the affected software to a secure version.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2016-4601

high

8.8

CWE

119

22/7/2016

6/8/2024

CVE-2016-4601: 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 SGI image.

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-2016-4601?
CVE-2016-4601 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2016-4601?
To fix CVE-2016-4601, update QuickTime on your Apple OS X to version 10.11.6 or later.
What systems are affected by CVE-2016-4601?
CVE-2016-4601 affects Apple OS X versions prior to 10.11.6.
What type of attacks can exploit CVE-2016-4601?
CVE-2016-4601 can be exploited by remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2016-4601?
There are no specific workarounds for CVE-2016-4601 other than updating the affected software to a secure version.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-4601?
CVE-2016-4601 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2016-4601?
To fix CVE-2016-4601, update QuickTime on your Apple OS X to version 10.11.6 or later.
What systems are affected by CVE-2016-4601?
CVE-2016-4601 affects Apple OS X versions prior to 10.11.6.
What type of attacks can exploit CVE-2016-4601?
CVE-2016-4601 can be exploited by remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2016-4601?
There are no specific workarounds for CVE-2016-4601 other than updating the affected software to a secure version.