CVE-2016-1741

9.8 CRITICAL
Published: March 24, 2016 Modified: May 06, 2026
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Description

The NVIDIA driver in the Graphics Drivers subsystem in Apple OS X before 10.11.4 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted app.

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CVSS v3.x Details

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

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035363
Source: product-security@apple.com
https://support.apple.com/HT206167
Source: product-security@apple.com
Patch Vendor Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/39615/
Source: product-security@apple.com
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035363
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
https://support.apple.com/HT206167
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Patch Vendor Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/39615/
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

8 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
9.8 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
17.3%
95th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

Affected Vendors

apple