What is the severity of CVE-2016-7742?

CVE-2016-7742 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2016-7742?

To fix CVE-2016-7742, users should update their macOS to version 10.12.2 or later to mitigate the vulnerability.

Which versions of macOS are affected by CVE-2016-7742?

CVE-2016-7742 affects macOS versions prior to 10.12.2.

What component is involved in CVE-2016-7742?

CVE-2016-7742 involves the 'xar' component of macOS.

Can CVE-2016-7742 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2016-7742 can be exploited remotely by attackers through specially crafted archives.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2016-7742

high

7.8

CWE

20/2/2017

6/8/2024

CVE-2016-7742: Input Validation

First published: Mon Feb 20 2017(Updated: )

An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. macOS before 10.12.2 is affected. The issue involves the "xar" component, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted archive that triggers use of uninitialized memory locations.

Credit: product-security@apple.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
macOS Yosemite	<=10.12.1

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Reference Links

https://support.apple.com/HT207423

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-7742?
CVE-2016-7742 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2016-7742?
To fix CVE-2016-7742, users should update their macOS to version 10.12.2 or later to mitigate the vulnerability.
Which versions of macOS are affected by CVE-2016-7742?
CVE-2016-7742 affects macOS versions prior to 10.12.2.
What component is involved in CVE-2016-7742?
CVE-2016-7742 involves the 'xar' component of macOS.
Can CVE-2016-7742 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2016-7742 can be exploited remotely by attackers through specially crafted archives.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-7742?
CVE-2016-7742 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2016-7742?
To fix CVE-2016-7742, users should update their macOS to version 10.12.2 or later to mitigate the vulnerability.
Which versions of macOS are affected by CVE-2016-7742?
CVE-2016-7742 affects macOS versions prior to 10.12.2.
What component is involved in CVE-2016-7742?
CVE-2016-7742 involves the 'xar' component of macOS.
Can CVE-2016-7742 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2016-7742 can be exploited remotely by attackers through specially crafted archives.