vulnerability
OS X update for Messages (CVE-2016-1844)
| Severity | CVSS | Published | Added | Modified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | (AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N) | May 20, 2016 | Jun 2, 2016 | Mar 27, 2026 |
Severity
5
CVSS
(AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N)
Published
May 20, 2016
Added
Jun 2, 2016
Modified
Mar 27, 2026
Description
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.
Solution
apple-osx-upgrade-10_11_5
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