Vulnerability Description
The Screen Lock feature in Apple OS X before 10.11.5 mishandles password profiles, which allows physically proximate attackers to reset expired passwords in the lock-screen state via unspecified vectors.
CVSS Score
4.6
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.0/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Mac Os X | <= 10.11.4 |
References
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/May/msg00004.htmlMailing ListVendor 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.htmlMailing ListVendor 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-2016-1851?
CVE-2016-1851 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.6 (MEDIUM). The Screen Lock feature in Apple OS X before 10.11.5 mishandles password profiles, which allows physically proximate attackers to reset expired passwords in the lock-screen state via unspecified vecto...
How severe is CVE-2016-1851?
CVE-2016-1851 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-1851?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Mac Os X.