CVE-2016-4741 Security feature bypass in n/a
Man-in-the-middle attackers can block software updates in iOS by exploiting the lack of HTTPS for update retrieval, preventing security patches.
- 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-2016-4741?
CVE-2016-4741 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Iphone Os, published on 18 Sep 2016. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The Assets component in Apple iOS before 10 allows man-in-the-middle attackers to block software updates via vectors related to lack of an HTTPS session for retrieving updates.
Weakness: CWE-254
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-4741?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Iphone Os.
How do I fix CVE-2016-4741?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-4741 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2016-4741 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-4741 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Iphone Os
Sources
Also known as GHSA-m76v-c6vg-3px3.