CVE-2016-4689 Security feature bypass in n/a
The iOS Mail app fails to warn users when an S/MIME email signature uses a revoked certificate, allowing attackers to bypass security checks.
- 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-2016-4689?
CVE-2016-4689 is a high-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 10.2 is affected. The issue involves the "Mail" component, which does not alert the user to an S/MIME email signature that used a revoked certificate.
Weakness: CWE-254
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-4689?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Iphone Os.
How do I fix CVE-2016-4689?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-4689 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2016-4689 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-4689 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Iphone Os
Sources
Also known as GHSA-rmj3-82mq-c3c4.