Vulnerability Description
Apple iOS before 10, when Handoff for Messages is used, does not ensure that a Messages signin has occurred before displaying messages, which might allow attackers to obtain sensitive information via unspecified vectors.
CVSS Score
2.9
LOW
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Iphone Os | <= 9.3.5 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Sep/msg00002.htmlMailing ListVendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Sep/msg00008.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92932
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036797
- https://support.apple.com/HT207143Vendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Sep/msg00002.htmlMailing ListVendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Sep/msg00008.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92932
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036797
- https://support.apple.com/HT207143Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-4740?
CVE-2016-4740 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.9 (LOW). Apple iOS before 10, when Handoff for Messages is used, does not ensure that a Messages signin has occurred before displaying messages, which might allow attackers to obtain sensitive information via ...
How severe is CVE-2016-4740?
CVE-2016-4740 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 2.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-4740?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Iphone Os.