CWE
20
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2016-4706: Input Validation

First published: Sun Sep 25 2016(Updated: )

cd9660 in Apple OS X before 10.12 allows local users to cause a denial of service via unspecified vectors.

Credit: product-security@apple.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Apple iOS and macOS<=10.11.6

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2016-4706?

    CVE-2016-4706 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability that affects Apple OS X before version 10.12.

  • How do I fix CVE-2016-4706?

    To remediate CVE-2016-4706, upgrade to Apple OS X 10.12 or later.

  • What versions of macOS are affected by CVE-2016-4706?

    CVE-2016-4706 affects macOS versions up to and including 10.11.6.

  • Can CVE-2016-4706 be exploited remotely?

    CVE-2016-4706 is a local vulnerability, meaning it can only be exploited by local users.

  • Is there a patch available for CVE-2016-4706?

    Yes, Apple has released updates that address the vulnerability in OS X 10.12 and later.

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