PT-2017-1320 · Apple · Ios

Published 2017-02-20 · Updated 2017-02-21 · CVE-2016-4685

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

5.9

Medium

Base vector

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

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions iOS versions prior to 10.1

Description The issue involves the "iTunes Backup" component, which improperly hashes passwords, making it easier to decrypt files. This could allow a remote attacker to more easily decrypt files.

Recommendations For iOS versions prior to 10.1, update to version 10.1 or later to resolve the issue. As a temporary workaround, consider restricting access to the "iTunes Backup" component until a patch is available.

Fix

Inadequate Encryption Strength

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-326

Related Identifiers

BDU:2017-00445

CVE-2016-4685

Affected Products

Ios

References · 5

• https://bdu.fstec.ru/vul/2017-00445 · Security Note
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-4685 · Security Note
• https://support.apple.com/HT207271 · Vendor Advisory
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2016-4685 · Vendor Advisory
• http://securityfocus.com/bid/94432 · Note