PT-2017-1313 · Apple · Watchos+2

Gaëtan Leurent + 1 · Published 2017-02-20 · Updated 2018-10-30 · CVE-2016-4693

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

7.5

High

Base vector

AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions iOS versions prior to 10.2 macOS versions prior to 10.12.2 watchOS versions prior to 3.1.3

Description The issue involves the Security component and makes it easier for attackers to bypass cryptographic protection mechanisms by leveraging the use of the 3DES cipher. This is due to the insufficient strength of the 3DES encryption scheme. The exploitation of this issue may allow a remote attacker to bypass cryptographic protection mechanisms.

Recommendations For iOS versions prior to 10.2, update to version 10.2 or later. For macOS versions prior to 10.12.2, update to version 10.12.2 or later. For watchOS versions prior to 3.1.3, update to version 3.1.3 or later.

Fix

Inadequate Encryption Strength

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-326

Related Identifiers

BDU:2017-00438

CVE-2016-4693

Affected Products

Ios

Apple Macos

Watchos

References · 8

• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2016-4693 · Vendor Advisory
• https://support.apple.com/HT207422 · Vendor Advisory
• https://support.apple.com/HT207423 · Vendor Advisory
• https://support.apple.com/HT207487 · Vendor Advisory
• https://bdu.fstec.ru/vul/2017-00438 · Security Note
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-4693 · Security Note
• http://securitytracker.com/id/1037469 · Note
• http://securityfocus.com/bid/94905 · Note