CVE-2016-4671

7.8 HIGH
Published: February 20, 2017 Modified: May 13, 2026
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Description

An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. macOS before 10.12.1 is affected. The issue involves the "ImageIO" component. It allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds write and application crash) via a crafted PDF file.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93852
Source: product-security@apple.com
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037086
Source: product-security@apple.com
https://support.apple.com/HT207275
Source: product-security@apple.com
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93852
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037086
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
https://support.apple.com/HT207275
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

6 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
7.8 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
2.6%
84th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

Affected Vendors

apple