PT-2016-3093

CVE-2016-7582

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Published

2016-12-15

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Updated

2017-02-21

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CVSS 2.0
9.3
High
MetricsAV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions macOS versions prior to 10.12
Description The issue involves the Intel Graphics Driver component and is related to insufficient access restrictions to certain functions. It allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted app. The vulnerability can be exploited by a remote attacker to achieve privilege escalation or cause a service disruption.
Recommendations For macOS versions prior to 10.12, update to version 10.12 or later to resolve the issue. As a temporary workaround, consider restricting access to the Intel Graphics Driver component to minimize the risk of exploitation.
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