PT-2016-1534 · Apple · Os X Server

Published 2016-03-24 · Updated 2016-12-20 · CVE-2016-1774

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

5.3

Medium

Base vector

AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions OS X Server versions prior to 5.1

Description The issue is related to insufficient access control in the Time Machine server component of Server App in OS X Server. This can be exploited by a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information by reading backup data. The problem arises because the server does not notify the user about ignored permissions during a backup, making it easier for attackers to access restricted data in certain circumstances.

Recommendations For OS X Server versions prior to 5.1, update to version 5.1 or later to resolve the issue. As a temporary workaround, consider restricting access to backup data to minimize the risk of exploitation.

Fix

Improper Access Control

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-284

Related Identifiers

BDU:2016-00835

CVE-2016-1774

Affected Products

Os X Server

References · 7

• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2016-1774 · Vendor Advisory
• https://support.apple.com/HT206173 · Vendor Advisory
• http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Mar/msg00006.html · Vendor Advisory
• https://bdu.fstec.ru/vul/2016-00835 · Security Note
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-1774 · Security Note
• http://securitytracker.com/id/1035342 · Note
• http://securityfocus.com/bid/85054 · Note