CVE-2016-4693

An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iOS before 10.2 is affected. macOS before 10.12.2 is affected. watchOS before 3.1.3 is affected. The issue involves the "Security" component, which makes it easier for attackers to bypass cryptographic protection mechanisms by leveraging use of the 3DES cipher.

CVSS v3.0 7.5 HIGH
CVSS v2.0 5.0 MEDIUM

7.5^/10

CVSS v3.0 : HIGH

Vector : AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Exploitability : 3.9 / Impact : 3.6

Attack Vector NETWORK

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required NONE

User Interaction NONE

Confidentiality Impact HIGH

Integrity Impact NONE

Availability Impact NONE

Scope UNCHANGED

5.0^/10

CVSS v2.0 : MEDIUM

Vector : AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N

Exploitability : 10.0 / Impact : 2.9

Access Vector NETWORK

Access Complexity LOW

Authentication NONE

Confidentiality Impact PARTIAL

Integrity Impact NONE

Availability Impact NONE

References

Link	Resource
https://support.apple.com/HT207487	Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT207423	Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT207422	Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94905	Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037469

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Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

Configuration 2 (hide)

cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

Configuration 3 (hide)

cpe:2.3:o:apple:watchos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

Information

Published : 2017-02-20 00:59

Updated : 2018-10-30 09:27

NVD link : CVE-2016-4693

Mitre link : CVE-2016-4693

JSON object : View

CWE

CWE-326

Inadequate Encryption Strength

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Products Affected

apple

mac_os_x
watchos
iphone_os

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