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FKIE_CVE-2016-1788

Vulnerability from fkie_nvd - Published: 2016-03-24 01:59 - Updated: 2026-06-17 00:42
Summary
Messages in Apple iOS before 9.3, OS X before 10.11.4, and watchOS before 2.2 does not properly implement a cryptographic protection mechanism, which allows remote attackers to read message attachments via vectors related to duplicate messages.
Impacted products
Vendor Product Version
apple iphone_os *
apple mac_os_x *
apple watchos *

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  "lastModified": "2026-06-17T00:42:37.477",
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