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CVE-2016-4739

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Published: Sep 25, 2016Modified: May 6, 2026

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3.7
Vector
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
Exploitability: 2.2 / Impact: 1.4
Source: NVD

Description

mDNSResponder in Apple OS X before 10.12, when VMnet.framework is used, arranges for a DNS proxy to listen on all interfaces, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by sending a DNS query to an unintended interface.

Affected (1)

Products: Apple: Mac Os X
Apple
1 product
Mac Os X
Configuration A
1 vulnerable
Vulnerable SoftwareAffected Versions
Mac Os X
Up to 10.11.6

Related CWEs

CWE-200
Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor
The product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information.

References (8)

Source: product-security@apple.com
Mailing ListVendor Advisory
Source: product-security@apple.com
Source: product-security@apple.com
Source: product-security@apple.com
Vendor Advisory
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Mailing ListVendor Advisory
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Vendor Advisory

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