Vulnerability Details : CVE-2016-1844
The Messages component in Apple OS X before 10.11.5 mishandles roster changes, which allows remote attackers to modify contact lists via unspecified vectors.
Vulnerability category: BypassGain privilege
Products affected by CVE-2016-1844
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2016-1844
0.27%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 63 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2016-1844
| 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:N/I:P/A:N |
10.0
|
2.9
|
NIST | |
|
5.3
|
MEDIUM | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N |
3.9
|
1.4
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2016-1844
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The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2016-1844
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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.comMailing List;Vendor 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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