CWE
200
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2016-6231: Infoleak

First published: Thu Aug 25 2016(Updated: )

Kaspersky Safe Browser iOS before 1.7.0 does not verify X.509 certificates from SSL servers, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to obtain sensitive information via a crafted certificate.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Kaspersky Safe Browser<=1.6.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2016-6231?

    CVE-2016-6231 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to the potential for man-in-the-middle attacks that can expose sensitive data.

  • How do I fix CVE-2016-6231?

    To resolve CVE-2016-6231, upgrade Kaspersky Safe Browser to version 1.7.0 or later.

  • What types of attacks are possible due to CVE-2016-6231?

    CVE-2016-6231 allows man-in-the-middle attackers to intercept and access sensitive information via a rogue SSL certificate.

  • Which versions of Kaspersky Safe Browser are affected by CVE-2016-6231?

    CVE-2016-6231 affects Kaspersky Safe Browser versions prior to 1.7.0.

  • What can I do if I must use an affected version of Kaspersky Safe Browser?

    If you must use an affected version of Kaspersky Safe Browser, consider using an alternative security solution until you can upgrade.

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