CVE-2016-4693

HIGH

iPhone OS < 10.2, macOS < 10.12.2, watchOS < 3.1.3 - Inadequate Encryption Strength via 3DES Cipher

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Description

An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iOS before 10.2 is affected. macOS before 10.12.2 is affected. watchOS before 3.1.3 is affected. The issue involves the "Security" component, which makes it easier for attackers to bypass cryptographic protection mechanisms by leveraging use of the 3DES cipher.

References (5)

Core 5
Core References
Vendor Advisory x_refsource_confirm
https://support.apple.com/HT207487
Vendor Advisory x_refsource_confirm
https://support.apple.com/HT207422
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94905
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_sectrack
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037469
Vendor Advisory x_refsource_confirm
https://support.apple.com/HT207423

Scores

CVSS v3 7.5
EPSS 0.0112
EPSS Percentile 61.9%
Attack Vector NETWORK
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Details

CWE
CWE-326
Status published
Products (3)
apple/iphone_os < 10.1.1
apple/mac_os_x < 10.12.1
apple/watchos < 2.2.2
Published Feb 20, 2017
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026