CVE-2016-4670

LOW

iPhone OS < 10.1 and macOS < 10.12.1 - Password Length Exposure via Security Component Log

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Description

An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iOS before 10.1 is affected. macOS before 10.12.1 is affected. The issue involves the "Security" component. It allows local users to discover lengths of arbitrary passwords by reading a log.

References (3)

Core 3
Core References
Vendor Advisory x_refsource_confirm
https://support.apple.com/HT207271
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94433
Vendor Advisory x_refsource_confirm
https://support.apple.com/HT207275

Scores

CVSS v3 3.3
EPSS 0.0031
EPSS Percentile 22.9%
Attack Vector LOCAL
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

Details

CWE
CWE-255
Status published
Products (2)
apple/iphone_os < 10.0.3
apple/mac_os_x < 10.12.0
Published Feb 20, 2017
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026