CVE-2016-7579 json
An issue was discovered in certain Apple products.
published 2017-02-20 9 y ago modified 2026-06-17 4 mo ago also EUVD-2016-8429
- cvss
- 5.9
- version 3.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 1.8%
- EPSS 1.8% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 79%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iOS before 10.1 is affected. macOS before 10.12.1 is affected. tvOS before 10.0.1 is affected. The issue involves the "CFNetwork Proxies" component, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof a proxy password authentication requirement and obtain sensitive information.
Patch / fix
- apple iphone_os 10.1
- apple mac_os_x 10.12.1
- apple tvos 10.0.1
Exploit prediction
1.84% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 79% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 3.0 | 5.9 | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N |
| NVD | 2.0 | 4.3 | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N |
Classification
- Weakness
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- CWE-200 Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor
References
-
support.apple.com
/HT207271
vendor-advisory
-
support.apple.com
/HT207270
vendor-advisory
-
support.apple.com
/HT207275
vendor-advisory
-
securitytracker.com
/id/1037086
vdb-entry, third-party-advisory
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securityfocus.com
/bid/93856
vdb-entry, third-party-advisory
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2016-7579
- NVD CVE-2016-7579
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