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CVE-2016-4606

• Severity: critical (CVSS 9.8 v3.1)
• Exploited in the wild: not listed in CISA KEV
• EPSS: 3.4% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
• Public exploit or detection template: none known
• Published: 2020-02-21 · updated 2026-06-17

Description

Curl before 7.49.1 in Apple OS X before macOS Sierra prior to 10.12 allows remote or local attackers to execute arbitrary code, gain sensitive information, cause denial-of-service conditions, bypass security restrictions, and perform unauthorized actions. This may aid in other attacks.

Affected products

• curl: before 7.49.1 — fixed in 7.49.1

How to fix

Upgrade to a fixed version: curl 7.49.1. Check the vendor advisory for mitigations.

References

• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93055
• http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036858
• https://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Sep/msg00006.html
• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93055
• http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036858
• https://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Sep/msg00006.html

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