What is the severity of CVE-2016-1763?

CVE-2016-1763 is categorized as a medium severity vulnerability.

How do I fix CVE-2016-1763?

The best way to fix CVE-2016-1763 is to upgrade your iOS device to version 9.3 or later.

What does CVE-2016-1763 affect?

CVE-2016-1763 affects Apple iOS versions prior to 9.3.

What is the exploit mechanism for CVE-2016-1763?

CVE-2016-1763 can be exploited by sending a crafted sms: URL that allows unauthorized access to message threads.

Who can exploit CVE-2016-1763?

CVE-2016-1763 can be exploited by remote authenticated users.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2016-1763

low

3.5

CWE

24/3/2016

5/8/2024

CVE-2016-1763: Input Validation

First published: Thu Mar 24 2016(Updated: )

Messages in Apple iOS before 9.3 does not ensure that an auto-fill action applies to the intended message thread, which allows remote authenticated users to obtain sensitive information by providing a crafted sms: URL and reading a thread.

Credit: product-security@apple.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Apple iPhone OS	<=9.2.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-1763?
CVE-2016-1763 is categorized as a medium severity vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2016-1763?
The best way to fix CVE-2016-1763 is to upgrade your iOS device to version 9.3 or later.
What does CVE-2016-1763 affect?
CVE-2016-1763 affects Apple iOS versions prior to 9.3.
What is the exploit mechanism for CVE-2016-1763?
CVE-2016-1763 can be exploited by sending a crafted sms: URL that allows unauthorized access to message threads.
Who can exploit CVE-2016-1763?
CVE-2016-1763 can be exploited by remote authenticated users.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-1763?
CVE-2016-1763 is categorized as a medium severity vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2016-1763?
The best way to fix CVE-2016-1763 is to upgrade your iOS device to version 9.3 or later.
What does CVE-2016-1763 affect?
CVE-2016-1763 affects Apple iOS versions prior to 9.3.
What is the exploit mechanism for CVE-2016-1763?
CVE-2016-1763 can be exploited by sending a crafted sms: URL that allows unauthorized access to message threads.
Who can exploit CVE-2016-1763?
CVE-2016-1763 can be exploited by remote authenticated users.