SSL Certificate Validation Issue in Kaspersky Safe Browser for iOS
CVE-2016-6231

5.9MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Kaspersky
Status
Safe Browser
Vendor
CVE Published:
25 August 2016

What is CVE-2016-6231?

The Kaspersky Safe Browser app for iOS versions before 1.7.0 contains a vulnerability that fails to validate X.509 certificates from SSL servers. This lapse enables attackers to execute man-in-the-middle attacks, potentially allowing them to intercept and access sensitive user data through a maliciously crafted certificate.

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References

http://www.info-sec.ca/advisories/Kaspersky-Safe-Browser....
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92200
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https://support.kaspersky.com/vulnerability.aspx?el=12430...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.9
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
High
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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