7.8
CWE
264
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2016-4716

First published: Sun Sep 25 2016(Updated: )

diskutil in DiskArbitration in Apple OS X before 10.12 allows local users to gain privileges 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-2016-4716?

    CVE-2016-4716 has been classified with a medium severity rating due to the potential for privilege escalation.

  • How do I fix CVE-2016-4716?

    To fix CVE-2016-4716, upgrade to macOS version 10.12 or later where the vulnerability is patched.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2016-4716?

    CVE-2016-4716 affects local users of Apple OS X versions prior to 10.12.

  • What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2016-4716?

    CVE-2016-4716 is a privilege escalation vulnerability in diskutil of DiskArbitration.

  • What systems are vulnerable to CVE-2016-4716?

    The systems vulnerable to CVE-2016-4716 include Apple OS X versions up to 10.11.6.

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