Vulnerability Description
An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iOS before 10.1 is affected. macOS before 10.12.1 is affected. tvOS before 10.0.1 is affected. The issue involves the "CFNetwork Proxies" component, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof a proxy password authentication requirement and obtain sensitive information.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Iphone Os | < 10.1 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | < 10.12.1 |
| Apple | Tvos | < 10.0.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93856Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037086Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://support.apple.com/HT207270Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT207271Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT207275Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93856Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037086Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://support.apple.com/HT207270Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT207271Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT207275Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-7579?
CVE-2016-7579 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.9 (MEDIUM). An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iOS before 10.1 is affected. macOS before 10.12.1 is affected. tvOS before 10.0.1 is affected. The issue involves the "CFNetwork Proxies" component, ...
How severe is CVE-2016-7579?
CVE-2016-7579 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-2016-7579?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Iphone Os, Apple Mac Os X, Apple Tvos.