CVE-2013-4616
5.8 · MEDIUMOverview
CVE-2013-4616 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting apple iphone_os. It was published on June 18, 2013 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8 (MEDIUM).
This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.
Technical Description
The WifiPasswordController generateDefaultPassword method in Preferences in Apple iOS 6 and earlier relies on the UITextChecker suggestWordInLanguage method for selection of Wi-Fi hotspot WPA2 PSK passphrases, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access via a brute-force attack that leverages the insufficient number of possible passphrases.
Remediation
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from apple. Update iphone_os to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| apple | iphone_os | 0 | Affected |
References
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2013-4616?
CVE-2013-4616 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting apple iphone_os. It was published on June 18, 2013 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8 (MEDIUM).
How severe is CVE-2013-4616?
This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.
How do I fix or remediate CVE-2013-4616?
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from apple. Update iphone_os to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
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