CVE-2016-10511: Medium severity Twitter Twitter Iphone Os vulnerability

Published Sep 18, 2017

Updated

The Twitter iOS client versions 6.62 and 6.62.1 fail to validate Twitter's server certificates for the /1.1/help/settings.json configuration endpoint, permitting man-in-the-middle attackers the ability to view an application-only OAuth client token and potentially enable unreleased Twitter iOS app features.

Affected Software

2 affected components

Twitter Twitter Iphone Os=6.62

Twitter Twitter Iphone Os=6.62.1

Event History

Sep 18, 2017

CVE Published

via MITRE·09:00 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·09:00 PM

Description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-10511?

CVE-2016-10511 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for man-in-the-middle attacks.

How do I fix CVE-2016-10511?

To fix CVE-2016-10511, update the Twitter iOS client to version 6.62.2 or later.

What versions are affected by CVE-2016-10511?

CVE-2016-10511 affects Twitter iOS client versions 6.62 and 6.62.1.

What types of attacks are possible due to CVE-2016-10511?

CVE-2016-10511 allows man-in-the-middle attackers to intercept sensitive data, such as an application-only OAuth client token.

Is the Twitter iOS client safe to use with CVE-2016-10511?

Using the affected versions of the Twitter iOS client poses a security risk until the vulnerability is addressed through an update.