CVE-2016-1777: High severity tvos vulnerability

Published Mar 24, 2016
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Updated

Security. Description: This issue was addressed by removing RC4.

Other sources

Security. This issue was addressed by removing RC4.

Web Server in Apple OS X Server before 5.1 supports the RC4 algorithm, which makes it easier for remote attackers to defeat cryptographic protection mechanisms via unspecified vectors.

Credit

Pepi Zawodsky

Affected Software

5 affected componentsFixes available
Apple tvOS<12
12
Apple macOS Mojave<10.14
10.14
Apple WatchOS<5
5
Apple Mac OS X Server<=5.0.15
Apple iOS<12
12

Event History

Mar 24, 2016
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Description

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?

The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2016-1777.

2

What is the severity rating of CVE-2016-1777?

CVE-2016-1777 has a severity rating of 7.5 (high).

3

Which products are affected by CVE-2016-1777?

The affected products include Apple tvOS up to version 12, Apple iOS up to version 12, Apple macOS Mojave up to version 10.14, Apple Mac OS X Server up to version 5.0.15, and Apple watchOS up to version 5.

4

How does CVE-2016-1777 impact web servers?

CVE-2016-1777 allows remote attackers to defeat cryptographic protection mechanisms on web servers that use RC4 algorithm.

5

How can I mitigate the vulnerability in my Apple products?

To mitigate CVE-2016-1777, update your Apple products to the recommended versions mentioned in the Apple support documentation.

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