CVE-2016-4620

3.3 LOW
Published: September 18, 2016 Modified: May 06, 2026
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Description

The Sandbox Profiles component in Apple iOS before 10 does not properly restrict access to directory metadata for SMS draft directories, which allows attackers to discover text-message recipients via a crafted app.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Sep/msg00002.html
Source: product-security@apple.com
Mailing List Vendor Advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Sep/msg00008.html
Source: product-security@apple.com
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92932
Source: product-security@apple.com
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036797
Source: product-security@apple.com
https://support.apple.com/HT207143
Source: product-security@apple.com
Vendor Advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Sep/msg00002.html
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Mailing List Vendor Advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Sep/msg00008.html
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92932
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036797
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
https://support.apple.com/HT207143
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Vendor Advisory

10 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
3.3 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
0.3%
49th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-200

Affected Vendors

apple

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