Vulnerability Details : CVE-2016-1843
The Messages component in Apple OS X before 10.11.5 mishandles filename encoding, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via unspecified vectors.
Products affected by CVE-2016-1843
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2016-1843
0.73%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 70 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2016-1843
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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5.0
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MEDIUM | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N |
10.0
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2.9
|
NIST | |
|
7.5
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HIGH | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N |
3.9
|
3.6
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2016-1843
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The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2016-1843
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035895
Apple OS X Multiple Flaws Let Remote Users Execute Arbitrary Code, Deny Service, and Gain Elevated Privileges and Let Local Users Obtain Potentially Sensitive Information and Gain Elevated PrivilegesThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/90696
Apple Mac OS X APPLE-SA-2016-05-16-4 Multiple Security VulnerabilitiesThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/May/msg00004.html
Apple - Lists.apple.comVendor Advisory
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https://support.apple.com/HT206567
About the security content of OS X El Capitan v10.11.5 and Security Update 2016-003 - Apple SupportVendor Advisory
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