CVE-2016-1844 json
The Messages component in Apple OS X before 10.11.5 mishandles roster changes, which allows remote attackers to modify contact lists via un…
published 2016-05-20 10 y ago modified 2026-06-17 4 mo ago also EUVD-2016-2939
- cvss
- 5.3
- version 3.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 1.9%
- EPSS 1.9% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 79%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
The Messages component in Apple OS X before 10.11.5 mishandles roster changes, which allows remote attackers to modify contact lists via unspecified vectors.
Exploit prediction
1.91% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 79% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 3.0 | 5.3 | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N |
| NVD | 2.0 | 5.0 | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N |
Classification
- Weakness
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- CWE-284 Improper Access Control
References
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lists.apple.com
/archives/security-announce/2016/May/msg00004.html
vendor-advisory, mailing-list
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support.apple.com
/HT206567
vendor-advisory
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securityfocus.com
/bid/90696
vdb-entry, third-party-advisory
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securitytracker.com
/id/1035895
vdb-entry, third-party-advisory
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2016-1844
- NVD CVE-2016-1844
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