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CVE-2016-1860 is an Apple OS X Intel Graphics Driver issue fixed before OS X 10.11.5. A malicious crafted app could reveal sensitive kernel memory-layout information. By itself, this is an information leak, but it could help attackers defeat protections in a broader attack chain. Exposure is mainly legacy Apple OS X systems earlier than 10.11.5, especially where users can run untrusted or externally supplied apps. Current macOS fleets are unlikely to be exposed unless old unsupported machines remain in service. Prioritize remediation if any pre-10.11.5 OS X systems remain in production. The main business concern is not direct remote compromise, but that this leak could weaken kernel protections during a larger intrusion attempt. Mitigation focus: Upgrade affected systems to OS X 10.11.5 or later per Apple guidance.; Check Apple advisory HT206567 for the vendor-fixed release details.; Reduce use of unsupported legacy OS X systems where upgrade is not possible..
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- https://support.apple.com/HT206567CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
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