What is the severity of CVE-2016-1764?

CVE-2016-1764 is rated as a medium severity vulnerability that can allow remote attackers to retrieve sensitive information.

How do I fix CVE-2016-1764?

To fix CVE-2016-1764, update your Apple OS X to version 10.11.4 or later.

Which versions of Apple OS X are affected by CVE-2016-1764?

CVE-2016-1764 affects Apple OS X versions prior to 10.11.4, specifically up to 10.11.3.

What type of attack does CVE-2016-1764 enable?

CVE-2016-1764 enables remote attackers to obtain sensitive information through the exploitation of the Content Security Policy.

Is there a known exploit for CVE-2016-1764?

While specific exploits for CVE-2016-1764 have not been widely published, the nature of the vulnerability indicates that it could be exploited through malicious web content.

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CVE-2016-1764

medium

4.3

CWE

200

24/3/2016

5/8/2024

CVE-2016-1764: Infoleak

First published: Thu Mar 24 2016(Updated: )

The Content Security Policy (CSP) implementation in Messages in Apple OS X before 10.11.4 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a javascript: URL.

Credit: product-security@apple.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Apple iOS and macOS	<=10.11.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-1764?
CVE-2016-1764 is rated as a medium severity vulnerability that can allow remote attackers to retrieve sensitive information.
How do I fix CVE-2016-1764?
To fix CVE-2016-1764, update your Apple OS X to version 10.11.4 or later.
Which versions of Apple OS X are affected by CVE-2016-1764?
CVE-2016-1764 affects Apple OS X versions prior to 10.11.4, specifically up to 10.11.3.
What type of attack does CVE-2016-1764 enable?
CVE-2016-1764 enables remote attackers to obtain sensitive information through the exploitation of the Content Security Policy.
Is there a known exploit for CVE-2016-1764?
While specific exploits for CVE-2016-1764 have not been widely published, the nature of the vulnerability indicates that it could be exploited through malicious web content.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-1764?
CVE-2016-1764 is rated as a medium severity vulnerability that can allow remote attackers to retrieve sensitive information.
How do I fix CVE-2016-1764?
To fix CVE-2016-1764, update your Apple OS X to version 10.11.4 or later.
Which versions of Apple OS X are affected by CVE-2016-1764?
CVE-2016-1764 affects Apple OS X versions prior to 10.11.4, specifically up to 10.11.3.
What type of attack does CVE-2016-1764 enable?
CVE-2016-1764 enables remote attackers to obtain sensitive information through the exploitation of the Content Security Policy.
Is there a known exploit for CVE-2016-1764?
While specific exploits for CVE-2016-1764 have not been widely published, the nature of the vulnerability indicates that it could be exploited through malicious web content.