What is the severity of CVE-2016-7585?

CVE-2016-7585 has a moderate severity level as it allows physically proximate attackers to uncover sensitive information.

How do I fix CVE-2016-7585?

To mitigate CVE-2016-7585, upgrade macOS to version 10.12.4 or later.

Who is affected by CVE-2016-7585?

CVE-2016-7585 affects users of macOS versions prior to 10.12.4.

What is the vulnerability in CVE-2016-7585?

CVE-2016-7585 involves improper handling of direct memory access (DMA) in the EFI component.

What can attackers do with CVE-2016-7585?

Attackers can use CVE-2016-7585 to discover the FileVault 2 encryption password through a specially crafted Thunderbolt adapter.

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CVE-2016-7585

medium

6.8

CWE

310

2/4/2017

6/8/2024

CVE-2016-7585

First published: Sun Apr 02 2017(Updated: )

An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. macOS before 10.12.4 is affected. The issue involves mishandling of DMA in the "EFI" component. It allows physically proximate attackers to discover the FileVault 2 encryption password via a crafted Thunderbolt adapter.

Credit: product-security@apple.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
macOS Yosemite	<=10.12.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-7585?
CVE-2016-7585 has a moderate severity level as it allows physically proximate attackers to uncover sensitive information.
How do I fix CVE-2016-7585?
To mitigate CVE-2016-7585, upgrade macOS to version 10.12.4 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2016-7585?
CVE-2016-7585 affects users of macOS versions prior to 10.12.4.
What is the vulnerability in CVE-2016-7585?
CVE-2016-7585 involves improper handling of direct memory access (DMA) in the EFI component.
What can attackers do with CVE-2016-7585?
Attackers can use CVE-2016-7585 to discover the FileVault 2 encryption password through a specially crafted Thunderbolt adapter.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-7585?
CVE-2016-7585 has a moderate severity level as it allows physically proximate attackers to uncover sensitive information.
How do I fix CVE-2016-7585?
To mitigate CVE-2016-7585, upgrade macOS to version 10.12.4 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2016-7585?
CVE-2016-7585 affects users of macOS versions prior to 10.12.4.
What is the vulnerability in CVE-2016-7585?
CVE-2016-7585 involves improper handling of direct memory access (DMA) in the EFI component.
What can attackers do with CVE-2016-7585?
Attackers can use CVE-2016-7585 to discover the FileVault 2 encryption password through a specially crafted Thunderbolt adapter.