7.5
CWE
295
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2016-7662

First published: Mon Feb 20 2017(Updated: )

An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iOS before 10.2 is affected. macOS before 10.12.2 is affected. watchOS before 3.1.3 is affected. The issue involves the "Security" component, which allows remote attackers to spoof certificates via unspecified vectors.

Credit: product-security@apple.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
iStyle @cosme iPhone OS<=10.1.1
Apple iOS and macOS<=10.12.1
Apple iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS<=2.2.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2016-7662?

    CVE-2016-7662 has a high severity rating due to the potential for remote attackers to spoof certificates.

  • How do I fix CVE-2016-7662?

    To fix CVE-2016-7662, users should update their iOS, macOS, or watchOS to the latest versions available.

  • Which versions are vulnerable to CVE-2016-7662?

    CVE-2016-7662 affects iOS before 10.2, macOS before 10.12.2, and watchOS before 3.1.3.

  • What component is impacted by CVE-2016-7662?

    CVE-2016-7662 impacts the 'Security' component in Apple products.

  • Can CVE-2016-7662 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2016-7662 can be exploited remotely by attackers to spoof certificates.

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