CVE-2016-5087

low-risk

Published 2016-06-26

Alertus Desktop Notification before 2.9.31.1710 on OS X uses weak permissions for configuration files and unspecified other files, which allows local users to suppress emergency notifications or change content via standard filesystem operations.

Do I need to act?

0.22% chance of exploitation

EPSS score — low exploit probability

Not on CISA KEV list

No confirmed active exploitation reported to CISA

Patch status unknown

Check vendor advisories for fix availability and mitigation guidance

CVSS 4.4/10 Medium

LOCAL / LOW complexity

Affected Products (1)

Alertus Desktop Notification For Os X

Affected Vendors

Alertus

References (4)

Third Party Advisory http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/302544

Third Party Advisory http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/BLUU-A9TJHR

Third Party Advisory http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/302544

Third Party Advisory http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/BLUU-A9TJHR

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low-risk

Severity 15/34 · Moderate

Exploitability 1/34 · Minimal

Exposure 5/34 · Minimal