Vulnerability Database

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Total vulnerabilities in the database

CVE-2016-4709

WindowServer in Apple OS X before 10.12 allows local users to obtain root access via vectors that leverage "type confusion," a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-4710.

  • Published: Sep 25, 2016
  • Updated: Nov 9, 2025
  • CVE: CVE-2016-4709
  • Severity: High
  • Exploit:

CVSS v2:

  • Severity: High
  • Score: 7.2
  • AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

CWEs:

Software From Fixed in
apple / mac_os_x - 10.11.6.x