# CVE-2016-1769: QuickTime in Apple OS X before 10.11.4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) vi

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Public exploit code: 1 on Exploit-DB
- Published: 2016-03-24 · Updated: 2024-08-05

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

QuickTime in Apple OS X before 10.11.4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted Photoshop file.

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## References

- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Mar/msg00004.html
- https://support.apple.com/HT206167
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/39635/
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035363
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/39635

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