CVE-2016-7624: Infoleak
Published Feb 20, 2017
·Updated
An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. macOS before 10.12.2 is affected. The issue involves the "IOAcceleratorFamily" component. It allows local users to obtain sensitive kernel memory-layout information via unspecified vectors.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Apple iOS and macOS<=10.12.1
Event History
Feb 20, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:35 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:35 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:59 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2016-7624?
CVE-2016-7624 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability affecting macOS before version 10.12.2.
2
How do I fix CVE-2016-7624?
To fix CVE-2016-7624, it is recommended to update your macOS to version 10.12.2 or later.
3
What type of information can be exposed due to CVE-2016-7624?
CVE-2016-7624 allows local users to obtain sensitive kernel memory-layout information.
4
Which versions of macOS are affected by CVE-2016-7624?
CVE-2016-7624 affects macOS versions prior to 10.12.2.
5
Who is impacted by CVE-2016-7624?
Local users of macOS versions before 10.12.2 are vulnerable to CVE-2016-7624.