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CVE-2016-1844: The Messages component in Apple OS X before 10.11.5 mishandles roster changes, which allows remote attacker...

The Messages component in Apple OS X before 10.11.5 mishandles roster changes, which allows remote attackers to modify contact lists via unspecified vectors.

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This flaw affected Apple's Messages component on OS X versions before 10.11.5. A remote attacker could modify a user's contact list through unspecified roster-change handling behavior. Sources do not indicate code execution, data theft, or active exploitation. Exposure is most likely limited to legacy Macs running OS X before 10.11.5 where the Messages component is present or used. Modern macOS versions should not be assumed affected based on these sources. Treat this as a legacy platform hygiene issue. It is not supported as actively exploited by the provided sources, but any pre-10.11.5 OS X system is far beyond normal support expectations and should be upgraded, retired, or isolated. Mitigation focus: Upgrade affected OS X systems to 10.11.5 or later per Apple guidance.; Prioritize replacement or isolation of Macs that cannot be updated.; Review Apple advisory HT206567 for vendor-specific remediation details..

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