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.
References (3)
Core 3
Core References
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry
x_refsource_sectrack
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035256
Patch, Vendor Advisory x_refsource_confirm
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT206091
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry
x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/84283
Scores
CVSS v3
5.9
EPSS
0.0092
EPSS Percentile
55.7%
Attack Vector
NETWORK
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Details
CWE
CWE-310
CWE-345
Status
published
Products (1)
apple/software_update
< 2.1.3.127
Published
Mar 14, 2016
Tracked Since
Feb 18, 2026