CVE-2016-1809

Name: CVE-2016-1809
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-05-20T10:59:21.513+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.99%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-1809 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Disk Utility in Apple OS X before 10.11.5 uses incorrect encryption keys for disk images, which has unspecified impact and attack vectors.. EPSS estimates a 0.99% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Disk Utility in Apple OS X before 10.11.5 uses incorrect encryption keys for disk images, which has unspecified impact and attack vectors.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.99%

58.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Mac Os X	<= 10.11.4

References

http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/May/msg00004.htmlVendor Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035895
https://support.apple.com/HT206567Vendor Advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/May/msg00004.htmlVendor Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035895
https://support.apple.com/HT206567Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 20, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-1809?

Disk Utility in Apple OS X before 10.11.5 uses incorrect encryption keys for disk images, which has unspecified impact and attack vectors.

How severe is CVE-2016-1809?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-1809 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.99% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-1809?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2016-1809?

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Source: NVD / NIST