What is the severity of CVE-2016-1731?

CVE-2016-1731 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for exploitation through man-in-the-middle attacks.

How do I fix CVE-2016-1731?

To fix CVE-2016-1731, update to Apple Software Update version 2.2 or later, which implements HTTPS for secure communications.

What systems are affected by CVE-2016-1731?

CVE-2016-1731 affects Apple Software Update versions prior to 2.2 on Windows systems.

What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2016-1731?

CVE-2016-1731 can be exploited by man-in-the-middle attackers who can spoof software updates.

Is CVE-2016-1731 guaranteed to affect my system?

If your system is running an affected version of Apple Software Update before 2.2 on Windows, it is at risk for CVE-2016-1731.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2016-1731

medium

5.9

CWE

310 345

14/3/2016

5/8/2024

CVE-2016-1731

First published: Mon Mar 14 2016(Updated: )

Apple Software Update before 2.2 on Windows does not use HTTPS, which makes it easier for man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof updates by modifying the client-server data stream.

Credit: product-security@apple.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Apple Software Update	<=2.1.3.127

Remedy

https://support.apple.com/kb/HT206091

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-1731?
CVE-2016-1731 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for exploitation through man-in-the-middle attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2016-1731?
To fix CVE-2016-1731, update to Apple Software Update version 2.2 or later, which implements HTTPS for secure communications.
What systems are affected by CVE-2016-1731?
CVE-2016-1731 affects Apple Software Update versions prior to 2.2 on Windows systems.
What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2016-1731?
CVE-2016-1731 can be exploited by man-in-the-middle attackers who can spoof software updates.
Is CVE-2016-1731 guaranteed to affect my system?
If your system is running an affected version of Apple Software Update before 2.2 on Windows, it is at risk for CVE-2016-1731.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-1731?
CVE-2016-1731 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for exploitation through man-in-the-middle attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2016-1731?
To fix CVE-2016-1731, update to Apple Software Update version 2.2 or later, which implements HTTPS for secure communications.
What systems are affected by CVE-2016-1731?
CVE-2016-1731 affects Apple Software Update versions prior to 2.2 on Windows systems.
What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2016-1731?
CVE-2016-1731 can be exploited by man-in-the-middle attackers who can spoof software updates.
Is CVE-2016-1731 guaranteed to affect my system?
If your system is running an affected version of Apple Software Update before 2.2 on Windows, it is at risk for CVE-2016-1731.