# CVE-2016-4606: 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 sensiti

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2020-02-21 · Updated: 2024-08-06

## Affected

- n/a curl: before 7.49.1

## 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.

## What to do

- Check your stack: if you ship or depend on n/a curl, no fixed version is listed yet; follow the vendor advisory per the references below.
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## References

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

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