Validation Issue in Apple's iOS, tvOS, and OS X Products
CVE-2016-4643

6.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Apple
Status
iPhone OS
Mac Os
Apple Tv
Vendor
CVE Published:
11 January 2019

What is CVE-2016-4643?

Prior to specific updates, Apple's iOS, tvOS, and OS X El Capitan exhibited a validation flaw in the handling of 407 responses during network interactions. This vulnerability allowed for potential manipulation of responses, highlighting deficiencies in the product’s response validation mechanisms. Apple addressed this issue through enhanced response validation protocols in subsequent updates, ensuring greater security against potential exploitation.

References

https://support.apple.com/HT206902
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https://support.apple.com/HT206903
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https://support.apple.com/HT206905
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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CVE-2016-4643 : Validation Issue in Apple's iOS, tvOS, and OS X Products