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CVE-2016-1797

Apple Type Services (ATS) in Apple OS X before 10.11.5 allows attackers to bypass intended FontValidator sandbox-policy restrictions and execute arbitrary code in a privileged context via a crafted app.

  • Published: May 20, 2016
  • Updated: Nov 9, 2025
  • CVE: CVE-2016-1797
  • Severity: High
  • Exploit:

CVSS v2:

  • Severity: High
  • Score: 9.3
  • AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

CWEs:

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Software From Fixed in
apple / mac_os_x - 10.11.4.x