What is the severity of CVE-2016-1809?

CVE-2016-1809 has a moderate severity level due to the potential exposure of sensitive information.

How do I fix CVE-2016-1809?

To mitigate CVE-2016-1809, update your Apple OS X to version 10.11.5 or later.

Which versions of OS X are affected by CVE-2016-1809?

CVE-2016-1809 affects all versions of Apple OS X prior to 10.11.5.

What impact does CVE-2016-1809 have on disk images?

CVE-2016-1809 may lead to the use of incorrect encryption keys for disk images, potentially compromising data security.

What should I do if I cannot update my OS to fix CVE-2016-1809?

If unable to update, consider avoiding the use of disk images until a remedy for CVE-2016-1809 is applied.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2016-1809

high

7.8

20/5/2016

5/8/2024

CVE-2016-1809

First published: Fri May 20 2016(Updated: )

Disk Utility in Apple OS X before 10.11.5 uses incorrect encryption keys for disk images, which has unspecified impact and attack vectors.

Credit: product-security@apple.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
macOS Yosemite	<=10.11.4

Never miss a vulnerability like this again

Reference Links

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-1809?
CVE-2016-1809 has a moderate severity level due to the potential exposure of sensitive information.
How do I fix CVE-2016-1809?
To mitigate CVE-2016-1809, update your Apple OS X to version 10.11.5 or later.
Which versions of OS X are affected by CVE-2016-1809?
CVE-2016-1809 affects all versions of Apple OS X prior to 10.11.5.
What impact does CVE-2016-1809 have on disk images?
CVE-2016-1809 may lead to the use of incorrect encryption keys for disk images, potentially compromising data security.
What should I do if I cannot update my OS to fix CVE-2016-1809?
If unable to update, consider avoiding the use of disk images until a remedy for CVE-2016-1809 is applied.

agent/type
collector/mitre-cve
source/MITRE
agent/last-modified-date
agent/author
agent/references
agent/severity
agent/event
agent/description
agent/first-publish-date
agent/source
agent/tags
collector/nvd-index
agent/software-canonical-lookup-request
agent/softwarecombine
vendor/apple
canonical/macos yosemite
version/macos yosemite/10.11.4

Company

Resources

Contact

SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
132 Wickham Terrace
Fortitude Valley,
QLD 4006, Australia
info@secalerts.co

By using SecAlerts services, you agree to our services end-user license agreement. This website is safeguarded by reCAPTCHA and governed by the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. All names, logos, and brands of products are owned by their respective owners, and any usage of these names, logos, and brands for identification purposes only does not imply endorsement. If you possess any content that requires removal, please get in touch with us.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-1809?
CVE-2016-1809 has a moderate severity level due to the potential exposure of sensitive information.
How do I fix CVE-2016-1809?
To mitigate CVE-2016-1809, update your Apple OS X to version 10.11.5 or later.
Which versions of OS X are affected by CVE-2016-1809?
CVE-2016-1809 affects all versions of Apple OS X prior to 10.11.5.
What impact does CVE-2016-1809 have on disk images?
CVE-2016-1809 may lead to the use of incorrect encryption keys for disk images, potentially compromising data security.
What should I do if I cannot update my OS to fix CVE-2016-1809?
If unable to update, consider avoiding the use of disk images until a remedy for CVE-2016-1809 is applied.