Vulnerability Description
The Assets component in Apple iOS before 10 allows man-in-the-middle attackers to block software updates via vectors related to lack of an HTTPS session for retrieving updates.
CVSS Score
5.9
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Iphone Os | <= 9.3.5 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Sep/msg00002.htmlMailing ListVendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Sep/msg00008.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92932
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036797
- https://support.apple.com/HT207143Vendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Sep/msg00002.htmlMailing ListVendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Sep/msg00008.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92932
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036797
- https://support.apple.com/HT207143Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-4741?
CVE-2016-4741 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.9 (MEDIUM). The Assets component in Apple iOS before 10 allows man-in-the-middle attackers to block software updates via vectors related to lack of an HTTPS session for retrieving updates.
How severe is CVE-2016-4741?
CVE-2016-4741 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-2016-4741?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Iphone Os.