CVE-2016-1774 Information disclosure in n/a
Remote attackers can read sensitive backup data due to ignored permission notifications in Apple OS X Server Time Machine.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2016-1774?
CVE-2016-1774 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Mac Os X Server, published on 24 Mar 2016. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The Time Machine server in Server App in Apple OS X Server before 5.1 does not notify the user about ignored permissions during a backup, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain sensitive information in opportunistic circumstances by reading backup data that lacks intended restrictions.
Weakness: CWE-284
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-1774?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Mac Os X Server.
How do I fix CVE-2016-1774?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-1774 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2016-1774 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-1774 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Mac Os X Server
Sources
Also known as GHSA-qhvf-jhrw-6j38.