Low severity3.7NVD Advisory· Published Sep 25, 2016· Updated Jun 17, 2026
CVE-2016-4739
CVE-2016-4739
Description
mDNSResponder in Apple OS X before 10.12, when VMnet.framework is used, arranges for a DNS proxy to listen on all interfaces, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by sending a DNS query to an unintended interface.
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Affected products
2- Range: <10.12
Patches
Vulnerability mechanics
References
4- lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Sep/msg00006.htmlnvdMailing ListVendor Advisory
- support.apple.com/HT207170nvdVendor Advisory
- www.securityfocus.com/bid/93055nvd
- www.securitytracker.com/id/1036858nvd
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