CVE-2007-3754: Medium severity apple iPhone vulnerability

Published Sep 27, 2007

Updated

Mail in Apple iPhone 1.1.1, when using SSL, does not warn the user when the mail server changes or is not trusted, which might allow remote attackers to steal credentials and read email via a man-in-the-middle (MITM) attack.

Affected Software

3 affected components

apple iPhone=1.0

apple iPhone OS=1.0.1

apple iPhone OS=1.0.2

Remediation

Patch Available

http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2007/Sep/msg00001.html

Event History

Sep 27, 2007

CVE Published

via MITRE·09:00 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·09:00 PM

Description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2007-3754?

CVE-2007-3754 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential for credential theft via man-in-the-middle attacks.

How do I fix CVE-2007-3754?

To mitigate CVE-2007-3754, ensure you update your Apple iPhone to the latest version of the operating system that addresses this vulnerability.

What systems are affected by CVE-2007-3754?

CVE-2007-3754 affects Apple iPhone OS versions 1.0, 1.0.1, and 1.0.2.

What vulnerabilities does CVE-2007-3754 exploit?

CVE-2007-3754 exploits the lack of SSL warnings when there are changes in mail server certificates.

Can I use my iPhone safely if it is affected by CVE-2007-3754?

Using an affected iPhone without the fix poses significant risks, especially when accessing email over SSL.