CVE-2016-7585

Published: Apr 2, 2017Modified: May 13, 2026

6.8

Vector

CVSS:3.0/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Exploitability: 0.9 / Impact: 5.9

Source: NVD

Description

An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. macOS before 10.12.4 is affected. The issue involves mishandling of DMA in the "EFI" component. It allows physically proximate attackers to discover the FileVault 2 encryption password via a crafted Thunderbolt adapter.

Affected (1)

Products: Apple: Mac Os X

1 product

Configuration A

1 vulnerable

Vulnerable Software	Affected Versions
Apple Mac Os X	Up to 10.12.3

Related CWEs

References (6)

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97140

Source: product-security@apple.com

Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry

http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038138

Source: product-security@apple.com

https://support.apple.com/HT207615

Source: product-security@apple.com

Vendor Advisory

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97140

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry

http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038138

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

https://support.apple.com/HT207615

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Vendor Advisory

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