CVE-2016-4670 Information disclosure in n/a
Local attackers can discover arbitrary password lengths by reading logs in the Security component of Apple operating systems.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2016-4670?
CVE-2016-4670 is a low-severity vulnerability in Apple Iphone Os, published on 20 Feb 2017. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iOS before 10.1 is affected. macOS before 10.12.1 is affected. The issue involves the "Security" component. It allows local users to discover lengths of arbitrary passwords by reading a log.
Weakness: CWE-255
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-4670?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Apple Iphone Os, Apple Mac Os X.
How do I fix CVE-2016-4670?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-4670 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2016-4670 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-4670 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Iphone Os
Sources
Also known as GHSA-9496-q755-28jw.