medium
5.8
CWE
255
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2013-4616

First published: Tue Jun 18 2013(Updated: )

The WifiPasswordController generateDefaultPassword method in Preferences in Apple iOS 6 and earlier relies on the UITextChecker suggestWordInLanguage method for selection of Wi-Fi hotspot WPA2 PSK passphrases, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access via a brute-force attack that leverages the insufficient number of possible passphrases.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
iPhone OS<=6.0
iPhone OS=1.0.0
iPhone OS=1.0.1
iPhone OS=1.0.2
iPhone OS=1.1.0
iPhone OS=1.1.1
iPhone OS=1.1.2
iPhone OS=1.1.3
iPhone OS=1.1.4
iPhone OS=1.1.5
iPhone OS=2.0
iPhone OS=2.0.0
iPhone OS=2.0.1
iPhone OS=2.0.2
iPhone OS=2.1
iPhone OS=2.1.1
iPhone OS=2.2
iPhone OS=2.2.1
iPhone OS=3.0
iPhone OS=3.0.1
iPhone OS=3.1
iPhone OS=3.1.2
iPhone OS=3.1.3
iPhone OS=3.2
iPhone OS=3.2.1
iPhone OS=3.2.2
iPhone OS=4.0
iPhone OS=4.0.1
iPhone OS=4.0.2
iPhone OS=4.1
iPhone OS=4.2.1
iPhone OS=4.2.5
iPhone OS=4.2.8
iPhone OS=4.3.0
iPhone OS=4.3.1
iPhone OS=4.3.2
iPhone OS=4.3.3
iPhone OS=4.3.5
iPhone OS=5.0
iPhone OS=5.0.1
iPhone OS=5.1
iPhone OS=5.1.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2013-4616?

    CVE-2013-4616 is rated as a medium severity vulnerability affecting Apple iOS 6 and earlier versions.

  • How do I fix CVE-2013-4616?

    To fix CVE-2013-4616, upgrade your iOS device to a later version that addresses this vulnerability.

  • What systems are affected by CVE-2013-4616?

    CVE-2013-4616 affects Apple iPhone OS versions up to 6.0, including earlier versions such as 1.0.0 to 5.1.1.

  • What is the impact of CVE-2013-4616?

    The impact of CVE-2013-4616 allows remote attackers to potentially access Wi-Fi hotspots by exploiting weak WPA2 PSK passphrases.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2013-4616?

    While the best option is to update the iOS version, using stronger and more complex Wi-Fi passphrases can serve as a temporary workaround.

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