| CVSS Meta Temp Score | Current Exploit Price (≈) | CTI Interest Score |
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Summary
A vulnerability was found in Apple Safari up to 9. It has been declared as problematic. Impacted is an unknown function of the component Downloads. Such manipulation leads to data processing. This vulnerability is documented as CVE-2016-1771. The attack can be executed remotely. There is not any exploit available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.
Details
A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Apple Safari up to 9 (Web Browser). Affected by this issue is some unknown processing of the component Downloads. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a data processing vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-19. Impacted is availability. CVE summarizes:
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.
The weakness was released 03/18/2016 by Russ Cox (WoofWagly) with n.runs AG as HT206171 as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is shared for download at support.apple.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2016-1771 since 01/13/2016. The attack may be launched remotely. No form of authentication is required for exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The advisory points out:
An insufficient input validation issue existed in the handling of certain files. This was addressed through additional checks during file expansion.
The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 124837 (Apple Safari 9.1 Not Installed (APPLE-SA-2016-03-21-6)).
Upgrading to version 9.1 eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.
The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at SecurityFocus (BID 85055†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-57562†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-81414, VDB-81415, VDB-81419 and VDB-81420. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.
Product
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Website
- Vendor: https://www.apple.com/
CPE 2.3
CPE 2.2
CVSSv4
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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.5VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.3
VulDB Base Score: 6.5
VulDB Temp Score: 6.2
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Exploiting
Class: Data processingCWE: CWE-19
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Remote: Yes
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Status: Not defined
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OpenVAS ID: 802235
OpenVAS Name: Apple Safari Multiple Vulnerabilities-01 Mar16 (Mac OS X)
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Countermeasures
Recommended: UpgradeStatus: 🔍
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Upgrade: Safari 9.1
Timeline
01/13/2016 🔍03/18/2016 🔍
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Sources
Vendor: apple.comAdvisory: HT206171
Researcher: Russ Cox (WoofWagly)
Organization: n.runs AG
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2016-1771 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-1771
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-81416
SecurityFocus: 85055 - Apple Safari APPLE-SA-2016-03-21-6 Multiple Security Vulnerabilities
SecurityTracker: 1035354
Vulnerability Center: 57562 - Apple Safari before 9.1 Remote DoS Vulnerability when Downloading Certain Files, High
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Entry
Created: 03/23/2016 12:02Updated: 07/10/2022 16:34
Changes: 03/23/2016 12:02 (70), 02/02/2019 11:03 (14), 07/10/2022 16:34 (3)
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