Remote code execution vulnerability in Microsoft Silverlight - MS16-006 (Mac OS X)ID: oval:org.secpod.oval:def:32580 | Date: (C)2016-01-13 (M)2021-09-11 |
Class: PATCH | Family: macos |
The host is missing a critical security update according to Microsoft security bulletin, MS16-006. The update is required to fix a remote code execution vulnerability. A flaw is present in the application, which properly decodes strings using a malicious decoder that can return negative offsets. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could obtain the same permissions as the currently logged-on user.
Platform: |
Apple Mac OS X 10.11 |
Apple Mac OS X 10.9 |
Apple Mac OS X 10.10 |
Apple Mac OS X Server 10.11 |
Apple Mac OS X Server 10.9 |
Apple Mac OS X Server 10.10 |
Product: |
Microsoft Silverlight 5 for Mac |
Microsoft Silverlight 5 Developer Runtime for Mac |