CVE-2016-1771 json
The Downloads feature in Apple Safari before 9.1 mishandles file expansion, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via…
published 2016-03-24 10 y ago modified 2026-06-17 4 mo ago also EUVD-2016-2866
- cvss
- 6.5
- version 3.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 1.6%
- EPSS 1.6% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 75%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
The Downloads feature in Apple Safari before 9.1 mishandles file expansion, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted web site.
Exploit prediction
1.56% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 75% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 3.0 | 6.5 | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H |
| NVD | 2.0 | 7.1 | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C |
Classification
- Weakness
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- CWE-19 Data Processing Errors
References
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lists.apple.com
/archives/security-announce/2016/Mar/msg00005.html
vendor-advisory
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support.apple.com
/HT206171
vendor-advisory
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securitytracker.com
/id/1035354
vdb-entry
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securityfocus.com
/bid/85055
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2016-1771
- NVD CVE-2016-1771
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