CVE-2016-4642: Medium severity apple tv vulnerability

Published Jan 11, 2019
·
Updated

In iOS before 9.3.3, tvOS before 9.2.2, and OS X El Capitan before v10.11.6 and Security Update 2016-004, proxy authentication incorrectly reported HTTP proxies received credentials securely. This issue was addressed through improved warnings.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Apple Apple TV<9.2.2
Apple iPhone OS<9.3.3
Apple Mac OS>=10.11.0<10.11.6

Event History

Jan 11, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Description
Free Weekly Intel

Don't miss critical vulnerabilities

Join thousands of security professionals who receive our weekly digest of trending CVEs, zero-days, and exploited vulnerabilities.

No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2016-4642?

CVE-2016-4642 is a vulnerability that affects iOS, tvOS, and OS X El Capitan before v10.11.6.

2

How does CVE-2016-4642 impact Apple devices?

CVE-2016-4642 allows proxy authentication to incorrectly report HTTP proxies received credentials securely, which may lead to unauthorized access.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2016-4642?

CVE-2016-4642 has a severity rating of 5.9 (medium).

4

How do I fix CVE-2016-4642?

To fix CVE-2016-4642, update to iOS 9.3.3, tvOS 9.2.2, or OS X El Capitan v10.11.6 or later.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2016-4642?

You can find more information about CVE-2016-4642 on the Apple Support website: [link](https://support.apple.com/HT206902), [link](https://support.apple.com/HT206903), [link](https://support.apple.com/HT206905).

Contact

SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
132 Wickham Terrace
Fortitude Valley,
QLD 4006, Australia
info@secalerts.co
By using SecAlerts services, you agree to our services end-user license agreement. This website is safeguarded by reCAPTCHA and governed by the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. All names, logos, and brands of products are owned by their respective owners, and any usage of these names, logos, and brands for identification purposes only does not imply endorsement. If you possess any content that requires removal, please get in touch with us.
© 2026 SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
ABN: 70 645 966 203, ACN: 645 966 203