Vulnerability Description
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.
CVSS Score
7.5
HIGH
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Mac Os X | <= 10.11.4 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/May/msg00004.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/90696Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035895Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://support.apple.com/HT206567Vendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/May/msg00004.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/90696Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035895Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://support.apple.com/HT206567Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-1843?
CVE-2016-1843 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). 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.
How severe is CVE-2016-1843?
CVE-2016-1843 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-2016-1843?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Mac Os X.