CVE-2016-1764 Information disclosure in n/a
Remote attackers can obtain sensitive information via a javascript URL due to a flaw in the Content Security Policy implementation in the Messages app.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2016-1764?
CVE-2016-1764 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Mac Os X, published on 24 Mar 2016. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
The Content Security Policy (CSP) implementation in Messages in Apple OS X before 10.11.4 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a javascript: URL.
Weakness: CWE-200
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-1764?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Mac Os X.
How do I fix CVE-2016-1764?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-1764 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2016-1764 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-1764 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Public exploit code: 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Mac Os X
Sources
Also known as GHSA-c73g-jhmv-425w.