CVE-2016-7662 Security feature bypass in n/a
Remote attackers can spoof certificates in Apple operating systems, bypassing security validation mechanisms.
- 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-2016-7662?
CVE-2016-7662 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. macOS before 10.12.2 is affected. watchOS before 3.1.3 is affected. The issue involves the "Security" component, which allows remote attackers to spoof certificates via unspecified vectors.
Weakness: CWE-295
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-7662?
It affects 3 products.
Products include Apple Iphone Os, Apple Mac Os X, Apple Watchos.
How do I fix CVE-2016-7662?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-7662 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2016-7662 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-7662 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Iphone Os
Sources
Also known as GHSA-48c6-8r32-p3j3.