CVE-2016-4715 (GCVE-0-2016-4715)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2016-09-25 10:00 – Updated: 2024-08-06 00:39
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Summary
The Date & Time Pref Pane component in Apple OS X before 10.12 mishandles the .GlobalPreferences file, which allows attackers to discover a user's location via a crafted app.
Severity
CWE
- n/a
Assigner
References
4 references
| URL | Tags |
|---|---|
| http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036858 | vdb-entryx_refsource_SECTRACK |
| http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce… | vendor-advisoryx_refsource_APPLE |
| http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93055 | vdb-entryx_refsource_BID |
| https://support.apple.com/HT207170 | x_refsource_CONFIRM |
Date Public
2016-09-20 00:00
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