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CVE-2016-4606
Curl before 7.49.1 in Apple OS X before macOS Sierra prior to 10.12 allows remote or local attackers to execute arbitrary code, gain…
Critical9.8EPSS 3.4%
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- apple
Description
Curl before 7.49.1 in Apple OS X before macOS Sierra prior to 10.12 allows remote or local attackers to execute arbitrary code, gain sensitive information, cause denial-of-service conditions, bypass security restrictions, and perform unauthorized actions. This may aid in other attacks.
Scores
| Scored by | CVSS | Score | Vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVDNVD · Modified | 3.1 | Critical9.8 | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
- EPSS (exploitation in 30 days)
- 3.4% · top 11% of all CVEs (2 Nov 2026)
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The list uses the assigner's score when there is one, then CISA's, then NVD's: Critical 9.8.
Weakness
- Other
Affected products
curl
- affected before 7.49.1
References (3)
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036858 (opens in a new tab)x_refsource_MISCx_transferred
- https://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Sep/msg00006.html (opens in a new tab)x_refsource_MISCx_transferred
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93055 (opens in a new tab)x_refsource_MISCx_transferred
Sources
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- CIRCL Vulnerability-Lookup (opens in a new tab)
Record last updated .