Vulnerability Details : CVE-2016-4746
The Keyboards component in Apple iOS before 10 does not properly use a cache for auto-correct suggestions, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information in opportunistic circumstances by leveraging an unintended correction.
Vulnerability category: Information leak
Products affected by CVE-2016-4746
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2016-4746
0.67%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 77 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2016-4746
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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5.0
|
MEDIUM | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N |
10.0
|
2.9
|
NIST | |
|
5.3
|
MEDIUM | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N |
3.9
|
1.4
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2016-4746
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The product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2016-4746
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https://support.apple.com/HT207143
About the security content of iOS 10 - Apple SupportVendor Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92932
Apple iOS Prior to 10 Multiple Security Vulnerabilities
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http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Sep/msg00002.html
Apple - Lists.apple.comMailing List;Vendor Advisory
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036797
Apple iOS Multiple Flaws Let Remote Users Deny Service and Obtain Mail Credentials and Let Local Users Access Potentially Sensitive Information - SecurityTracker
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http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Sep/msg00008.html
Apple - Lists.apple.com
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