CVE-2016-1771
medium
CVSS v3
6.5
CVSS v2
7.1
VIR risk
6.5
Description
The Downloads feature in Apple Safari before 9.1 mishandles file expansion, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted web site.
Predictions
Exploit likelihood
75%
Patch ETA
—
Heuristic predictions, AS-IS, for prioritization only.
Mitigations
Vendor advisory: product-security@apple.com — https://support.apple.com/HT206171
Vendor advisory: product-security@apple.com — http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Mar/msg00005.html
Application impact
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| apple | safari | {"endIncluding":"9.0.3"} | |
References
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Mar/msg00005.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/85055
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035354
- https://support.apple.com/HT206171
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Mar/msg00005.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/85055
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035354
- https://support.apple.com/HT206171
CWEs
CWE-19
Verify integrity in audit chain (admin only). AS-IS.