CVE-2016-4739

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.

Score

CVSS 3.0 3.7 Low

Status

Modified - product-security@apple.com

Published

2016-09-25

Last modified

2024-08-06

Weaknesses

CWE-200

Affected products

• Mac Os X (Apple)

References

• http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Sep/msg00006.html
• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93055
• http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036858
• https://support.apple.com/HT207170