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CVE-2016-4693

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Published: Feb 20, 2017Modified: May 13, 2026

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7.5
Vector
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Exploitability: 3.9 / Impact: 3.6
Source: NVD

Description

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 makes it easier for attackers to bypass cryptographic protection mechanisms by leveraging use of the 3DES cipher.

Affected (3)

Apple
3 products
Iphone Os
Mac Os X
Watchos
Configuration A
1 vulnerable
Vulnerable SoftwareAffected Versions
Iphone Os
Up to 10.1.1
Configuration B
1 vulnerable
Vulnerable SoftwareAffected Versions
Mac Os X
Up to 10.12.1
Configuration C
1 vulnerable
Vulnerable SoftwareAffected Versions
Watchos
Up to 2.2.2

Related CWEs

CWE-326
Inadequate Encryption Strength
The product stores or transmits sensitive data using an encryption scheme that is theoretically sound, but is not strong enough for the level of protection required.

References (10)

Source: product-security@apple.com
Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
Source: product-security@apple.com
Source: product-security@apple.com
Vendor Advisory
Source: product-security@apple.com
Vendor Advisory
Source: product-security@apple.com
Vendor Advisory
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Vendor Advisory
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Vendor Advisory
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Vendor Advisory

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