CVE-2016-1788: Medium severity iphone os vulnerability

Published Mar 24, 2016
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Updated

Messages in Apple iOS before 9.3, OS X before 10.11.4, and watchOS before 2.2 does not properly implement a cryptographic protection mechanism, which allows remote attackers to read message attachments via vectors related to duplicate messages.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Apple iPhone OS<=9.2.1
Apple iOS and macOS<=10.11.3
Apple WatchOS<=2.1

Event History

Mar 24, 2016
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2016-1788?

CVE-2016-1788 has a severity rating that can be classified as moderate, as it allows remote attackers to access message attachments.

2

How does CVE-2016-1788 affect Apple iOS users?

CVE-2016-1788 affects Apple iOS users by allowing unauthorized access to message attachments due to improper cryptographic protection.

3

What versions of macOS are affected by CVE-2016-1788?

CVE-2016-1788 affects macOS versions prior to 10.11.4, specifically up to 10.11.3.

4

How can I mitigate the risks associated with CVE-2016-1788?

To mitigate the risks associated with CVE-2016-1788, it is essential to update your devices to the latest versions of iOS, macOS, or watchOS.

5

What types of devices are impacted by CVE-2016-1788?

CVE-2016-1788 impacts Apple devices running iOS, macOS, and watchOS before specified version limits.

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