CVE-2016-1861: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2016-1861: The NVIDIA Graphics Drivers subsystem in Apple OS X before 10.11.5 allows attackers to execute arbitrary co...

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 (memory corruption) via a crafted app, a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-1846.

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

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CVE-2016-1861 is an Apple OS X NVIDIA Graphics Drivers flaw fixed in OS X 10.11.5. A malicious crafted app could corrupt memory, potentially causing a crash or running code with privileged rights. The main business concern is legacy Mac systems that were never updated. Exposure is likely limited to legacy Apple OS X systems older than 10.11.5. The source bundle does not provide specific hardware models, driver versions, or CPEs, so asset validation must focus on OS version and Apple advisory applicability. Prioritize remediation if any legacy OS X systems remain in production. For modern supported macOS fleets, urgency is mainly confirmation and exception cleanup. Public exploit availability raises concern, but supplied sources do not confirm active exploitation. Mitigation focus: Apply Apple OS X 10.11.5 security updates where applicable.; Move legacy Macs to a supported macOS release when possible.; Retire or isolate systems that cannot receive Apple security updates..

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

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Jun 19, 2016, 20:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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https://support.apple.com/HT206567CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
39930CVE reference · exploit, x_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB
https://bugs.chromium.org/p/project-zero/issues/detail?id=724CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC

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