Vulnerability Description
The CFNetwork Proxies subsystem in Apple iOS before 9.3.2, OS X before 10.11.5, and tvOS before 9.2.1 mishandles URLs in http and https requests, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via unspecified vectors.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Mac Os X | < 10.11.5 |
| Apple | Iphone Os | < 9.3.2 |
| Apple | Tvos | < 9.2.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/May/msg00001.htmlMailing ListVendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/May/msg00002.htmlMailing ListVendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/May/msg00004.htmlMailing ListVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/90697Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035890Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://support.apple.com/HT206564Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT206567Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT206568Vendor Advisory
- https://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/877625Third Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/May/msg00001.htmlMailing ListVendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/May/msg00002.htmlMailing ListVendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/May/msg00004.htmlMailing ListVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/90697Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035890Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://support.apple.com/HT206564Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-1801?
CVE-2016-1801 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). The CFNetwork Proxies subsystem in Apple iOS before 9.3.2, OS X before 10.11.5, and tvOS before 9.2.1 mishandles URLs in http and https requests, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive info...
How severe is CVE-2016-1801?
CVE-2016-1801 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-1801?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Mac Os X, Apple Iphone Os, Apple Tvos.