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CVE-2016-1798: Audio in Apple OS X before 10.11.5 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference)...

Audio in Apple OS X before 10.11.5 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference) via a crafted app.

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CVE-2016-1798 is an Apple OS X Audio flaw that could let a crafted app crash or disrupt the system through a NULL pointer dereference. The sources describe denial of service, not data theft or remote code execution. Business urgency is mainly for any remaining Macs running OS X before 10.11.5. Exposure is most plausible on legacy Apple OS X systems older than 10.11.5 where users can run untrusted or poorly controlled applications. Modern supported macOS versions are not identified as affected in the supplied sources. Treat this as legacy endpoint hygiene, not an emergency. Prioritize remediation if older Macs remain in business use, especially where users can install or run untrusted apps. Mitigation focus: Update affected OS X systems to 10.11.5 or later per Apple guidance.; Retire or isolate Macs that cannot receive the relevant Apple security update.; Restrict execution of untrusted applications on legacy OS X endpoints..

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