CVE-2016-4685

low-risk

Published 2017-02-20

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.

Do I need to act?

0.14% chance of exploitation

EPSS score — low exploit probability

Not on CISA KEV list

No confirmed active exploitation reported to CISA

Patch status unknown

Check vendor advisories for fix availability and mitigation guidance

CVSS 5.9/10 Medium

NETWORK / HIGH complexity

Affected Products (1)

Iphone Os

Affected Vendors

Apple

References (4)

Third Party Advisory http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94432

Vendor Advisory https://support.apple.com/HT207271

Third Party Advisory http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94432

Vendor Advisory https://support.apple.com/HT207271

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low-risk

Severity 18/34 · Moderate

Exploitability 1/34 · Minimal

Exposure 5/34 · Minimal