CVE-2016-1770 Security feature bypass in n/a
Attackers can bypass user confirmation to trigger dialing actions via tel: URLs in the Reminders component of macOS.
- 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-2016-1770?
CVE-2016-1770 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 Reminders component in Apple OS X before 10.11.4 allows attackers to bypass an intended user-confirmation requirement and trigger a dialing action via a tel: URL.
Weakness: CWE-284
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-1770?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Mac Os X.
How do I fix CVE-2016-1770?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-1770 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2016-1770 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-1770 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Mac Os X
Sources
Also known as GHSA-rrc2-8vgj-f3rg.