Apple · Apple Macos · CVE-2016-7596
**Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions**
macOS versions prior to 10.12.2
**Description**
The issue involves the `Bluetooth` component and allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted app. This is caused by a buffer overflow in the Bluetooth component, which can be exploited by a remote attacker to achieve the aforementioned effects.
**Recommendations**
For macOS versions prior to 10.12.2, update to version 10.12.2 or later to resolve the issue. As a temporary workaround, consider disabling the Bluetooth component until a patch is available. Restrict access to the Bluetooth functionality to minimize the risk of exploitation.