High severity7.8NVD Advisory· Published Jul 22, 2016· Updated May 6, 2026
CVE-2016-4640
CVE-2016-4640
Description
Login Window in Apple OS X before 10.11.6 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context, obtain sensitive user information, or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted app.
Affected products
1Patches
0No patches discovered yet.
Vulnerability mechanics
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References
5- lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Jul/msg00000.htmlnvdMailing ListVendor Advisory
- zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-16-435/nvdThird Party Advisory
- support.apple.com/HT206903nvdVendor Advisory
- www.securityfocus.com/bid/91824nvd
- www.securitytracker.com/id/1036348nvd
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