Vulnerability Description
The WifiPasswordController generateDefaultPassword method in Preferences in Apple iOS 6 and earlier relies on the UITextChecker suggestWordInLanguage method for selection of Wi-Fi hotspot WPA2 PSK passphrases, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access via a brute-force attack that leverages the insufficient number of possible passphrases.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Iphone Os | <= 6.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2013/Sep/msg00006.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://lists.owasp.org/pipermail/owasp-mobile-security-project/2013-June/000640.
- http://secunia.com/advisories/54886Vendor Advisory
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5934
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1029054
- http://www1.cs.fau.de/filepool/projects/hotspot/hotspot.pdf
- http://www1.cs.fau.de/hotspot
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2013/Sep/msg00006.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://lists.owasp.org/pipermail/owasp-mobile-security-project/2013-June/000640.
- http://secunia.com/advisories/54886Vendor Advisory
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5934
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1029054
- http://www1.cs.fau.de/filepool/projects/hotspot/hotspot.pdf
- http://www1.cs.fau.de/hotspot
FAQ
What is CVE-2013-4616?
CVE-2013-4616 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.8 (MEDIUM). The WifiPasswordController generateDefaultPassword method in Preferences in Apple iOS 6 and earlier relies on the UITextChecker suggestWordInLanguage method for selection of Wi-Fi hotspot WPA2 PSK pas...
How severe is CVE-2013-4616?
CVE-2013-4616 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2013-4616?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Iphone Os.