CVE-2010-1756 Information disclosure in n/a
The iOS Settings app fails to accurately report the active wireless network, potentially allowing attackers to trick users into connecting to malicious networks.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2010-1756?
CVE-2010-1756 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Iphone Os, published on 22 Jun 2010. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
The Settings application in Apple iOS before 4 on the iPhone and iPod touch does not properly report the wireless network that is in use, which might make it easier for remote attackers to trick users into communicating over an unintended network.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2010-1756?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Iphone Os.
How do I fix CVE-2010-1756?
No fix has been published for CVE-2010-1756 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2010-1756 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2010-1756 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Iphone Os
Sources
Also known as GHSA-hc66-qvwm-w7h2.