Vulnerability Description
MapKit in Apple iOS before 9.3.2, OS X before 10.11.5, and watchOS before 2.2.1 does not use HTTPS for shared links, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by sniffing the network for HTTP traffic.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Iphone Os | <= 9.3.1 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | <= 10.11.4 |
| Apple | Watchos | <= 2.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/May/msg00002.htmlMailing ListVendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/May/msg00003.htmlMailing ListVendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/May/msg00004.htmlMailing ListVendor Advisory
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035890Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://support.apple.com/HT206566Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT206567Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT206568Vendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/May/msg00002.htmlMailing ListVendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/May/msg00003.htmlMailing ListVendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/May/msg00004.htmlMailing ListVendor Advisory
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035890Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://support.apple.com/HT206566Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT206567Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT206568Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-1842?
CVE-2016-1842 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). MapKit in Apple iOS before 9.3.2, OS X before 10.11.5, and watchOS before 2.2.1 does not use HTTPS for shared links, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by sniffing the netwo...
How severe is CVE-2016-1842?
CVE-2016-1842 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-2016-1842?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Iphone Os, Apple Mac Os X, Apple Watchos.