CVE-2016-1801
UnknownEPSS 3.72%
Last modified
CVE-2016-1801 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The CFNetwork Proxies subsystem in Apple iOS before 9.3.2, OS X before 10.11.5, and tvOS before 9.2.1 mishandles URLs in http and https requests, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via unspecified vectors.. EPSS estimates a 3.72% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The CFNetwork Proxies subsystem in Apple iOS before 9.3.2, OS X before 10.11.5, and tvOS before 9.2.1 mishandles URLs in http and https requests, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via unspecified vectors.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Mac Os X | < 10.11.5 |
| Apple | Iphone Os | < 9.3.2 |
| Apple | Tvos | < 9.2.1 |
References
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/May/msg00001.htmlMailing List, Vendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/May/msg00002.htmlMailing List, Vendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/May/msg00004.htmlMailing List, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/90697Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035890Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://support.apple.com/HT206564Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT206567Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT206568Vendor Advisory
- https://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/877625Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/May/msg00001.htmlMailing List, Vendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/May/msg00002.htmlMailing List, Vendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/May/msg00004.htmlMailing List, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/90697Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035890Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://support.apple.com/HT206564Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT206567Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT206568Vendor Advisory
- https://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/877625Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2016-1801?
The CFNetwork Proxies subsystem in Apple iOS before 9.3.2, OS X before 10.11.5, and tvOS before 9.2.1 mishandles URLs in http and https requests, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2016-1801?
Severity scoring for CVE-2016-1801 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.72% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-1801?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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