CVE-2016-4685

MEDIUM

iPhone OS < 10.1 - Inadequate Encryption Strength in iTunes Backup

Title source: llm

Description

An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iOS before 10.1 is affected. The issue involves the "iTunes Backup" component, which improperly hashes passwords, making it easier to decrypt files.

References (2)

Core 2

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/94432

Scores

CVSS v3 5.9

EPSS 0.0058

EPSS Percentile 43.1%

Attack Vector NETWORK

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Details

CWE

CWE-326

Status published

Products (1)

apple/iphone_os < 10.0.3

Published Feb 20, 2017

Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026