Medium severity6.5NVD Advisory· Published Mar 24, 2016· Updated Jun 17, 2026
CVE-2016-1771
CVE-2016-1771
Description
The Downloads feature in Apple Safari before 9.1 mishandles file expansion, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted web site.
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Affected products
2cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*+ 1 more
- cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*range: <=9.0.3
- (no CPE)range: <9.1
Patches
Vulnerability mechanics
References
4- lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Mar/msg00005.htmlnvdVendor Advisory
- support.apple.com/HT206171nvdVendor Advisory
- www.securityfocus.com/bid/85055nvd
- www.securitytracker.com/id/1035354nvd
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