CVE-2016-4606 (GCVE-0-2016-4606)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2020-02-21 01:15 – Updated: 2024-08-06 00:32
VLAI
Summary
Curl before 7.49.1 in Apple OS X before macOS Sierra prior to 10.12 allows remote or local attackers to execute arbitrary code, gain sensitive information, cause denial-of-service conditions, bypass security restrictions, and perform unauthorized actions. This may aid in other attacks.
Severity
9.8 (Critical)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CWE
  • Other
Assigner
References
Impacted products
Vendor Product Version
n/a curl Affected: before 7.49.1
Date Public
2016-09-21 00:00
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