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MEDIUM · 5.9

CVE-2016-1731

Apple Software Update before 2.2 on Windows does not use HTTPS, which makes it easier for man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof updates by modifying the client-server data stream.

Vulnerability Description

Apple Software Update before 2.2 on Windows does not use HTTPS, which makes it easier for man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof updates by modifying the client-server data stream.

CVSS Score

5.9

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
HIGH
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
NONE
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
NONE

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
AppleSoftware Update<= 2.1.3.127

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-310CWE-345

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2016-1731?

CVE-2016-1731 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.9 (MEDIUM). Apple Software Update before 2.2 on Windows does not use HTTPS, which makes it easier for man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof updates by modifying the client-server data stream.

How severe is CVE-2016-1731?

CVE-2016-1731 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2016-1731?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Software Update.