CVE-2016-4670: Low severity Apple iPhone OS vulnerability

Published Feb 20, 2017
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Updated

An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iOS before 10.1 is affected. macOS before 10.12.1 is affected. The issue involves the "Security" component. It allows local users to discover lengths of arbitrary passwords by reading a log.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Apple iPhone OS<=10.0.3
Apple iOS and macOS<=10.12.0

Event History

Feb 20, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:35 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:35 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:59 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2016-4670?

CVE-2016-4670 is considered a medium severity vulnerability as it allows local users to discover lengths of arbitrary passwords.

2

How do I fix CVE-2016-4670?

To fix CVE-2016-4670, upgrade your iOS device to version 10.1 or later and your macOS to 10.12.1 or later.

3

Which Apple products are affected by CVE-2016-4670?

CVE-2016-4670 affects iOS versions prior to 10.1 and macOS versions prior to 10.12.1.

4

Is CVE-2016-4670 a remote access vulnerability?

No, CVE-2016-4670 is a local privilege escalation vulnerability that requires local user access.

5

How can I check if my device is vulnerable to CVE-2016-4670?

Check your device's operating system version against the affected versions listed for CVE-2016-4670.

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