CVE-2016-1846: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2016-1846: The nvCommandQueue::GetHandleIndex method in the NVIDIA Graphics Drivers subsystem in Apple OS X before 10....

The nvCommandQueue::GetHandleIndex method in the NVIDIA Graphics Drivers subsystem in Apple OS X before 10.11.5 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context or cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and memory corruption) via a crafted app.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 5, 2024, 23:10 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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This is a local macOS graphics-driver flaw fixed in OS X 10.11.5. A malicious app could crash the system or run code with elevated privileges through NVIDIA driver handling. Business risk is mainly legacy Macs that can still run untrusted software. Exposure is likely limited to Apple OS X systems before 10.11.5 using the affected NVIDIA graphics driver subsystem. The source bundle does not provide CPEs, specific Mac models, or complete product/version metadata. Prioritize remediation for any legacy Macs still in production, especially shared workstations or systems that can run downloaded apps. Modern, supported macOS fleets are unlikely to be exposed based on the provided sources. Mitigation focus: Upgrade affected Macs to OS X 10.11.5 or later.; Apply Apple security update guidance from HT206567 or APPLE-SA-2016-05-16-4.; Retire or isolate Macs that cannot receive supported Apple updates..

Prepared: Jun 13, 2026, 14:22 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: May 20, 2016, 10:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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https://support.apple.com/HT206567CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
https://bugs.chromium.org/p/project-zero/issues/detail?id=784CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
39920CVE reference · exploit, x_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB

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