CVE-2016-1774

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.

Category

5.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.39%
Vendor Advisory apple.com Vendor Advisory apple.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035342 vdb entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/85054 vdb entry
https://support.apple.com/HT206173 vendor advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Mar/msg00006.html vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-1774?
CVE-2016-1774 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2016-1774?
To fix CVE-2016-1774, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2016-1774 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2016-1774 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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