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.
References (4)
Core 4
Core References
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry
x_refsource_sectrack
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035342
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry
x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/85054
Vendor Advisory x_refsource_confirm
https://support.apple.com/HT206173
Vendor Advisory vendor-advisory
x_refsource_apple
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Mar/msg00006.html
Scores
CVSS v3
5.3
EPSS
0.0167
EPSS Percentile
73.9%
Attack Vector
NETWORK
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
Details
CWE
CWE-284
Status
published
Products (1)
apple/mac_os_x_server
< 5.0.15
Published
Mar 24, 2016
Tracked Since
Feb 18, 2026