CVE-2016-4685 Weak cryptography in n/a
Weak password hashing in iOS iTunes Backup allows attackers to more easily decrypt backup files and access sensitive user data.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2016-4685?
CVE-2016-4685 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Iphone Os, published on 20 Feb 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iOS before 10.1 is affected. The issue involves the "iTunes Backup" component, which improperly hashes passwords, making it easier to decrypt files.
Weakness: CWE-326
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-4685?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Iphone Os.
How do I fix CVE-2016-4685?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-4685 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2016-4685 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-4685 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Iphone Os
Sources
Also known as GHSA-3x5w-jx9q-34gc.