PT-2016-3093 · Intel+1 · Intel Graphics Driver+1

Liang Chen · Published 2016-12-15 · Updated 2017-02-21 · CVE-2016-7582

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v2.0

9.3

High

Base vector

AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions macOS versions prior to 10.12

Description The issue involves the Intel Graphics Driver component and is related to insufficient access restrictions to certain functions. It allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted app. The vulnerability can be exploited by a remote attacker to achieve privilege escalation or cause a service disruption.

Recommendations For macOS versions prior to 10.12, update to version 10.12 or later to resolve the issue. As a temporary workaround, consider restricting access to the Intel Graphics Driver component to minimize the risk of exploitation.

Fix

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-264

Related Identifiers

BDU:2017-00513

CVE-2016-7582

ZDI-16-641

Affected Products

Intel Graphics Driver

Apple Macos

References · 6

• https://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-16-641 · Security Note
• https://support.apple.com/HT207170 · Vendor Advisory
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2016-7582 · Vendor Advisory
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-7582 · Security Note
• https://bdu.fstec.ru/vul/2017-00513 · Security Note
• http://securityfocus.com/bid/94435 · Note