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The Secure Transport component in Apple iOS before 8.2, Apple OS X through 10.10.2, and Apple TV before 7.1 does not properly restrict TLS state transitions. This vulnerability makes it easier for remote attackers to perform cipher-downgrade attacks to EXPORT_RSA ciphers by manipulating TLS traffic. This issue is related to the "FREAK" vulnerability and is distinct from other CVEs such as CVE-2015-0204 and CVE-2015-1637.
Overview
The vulnerability in Secure Transport in Apple devices allows attackers to weaken the encryption used in TLS connections, potentially exposing sensitive data to interception or manipulation. By exploiting this flaw, attackers can force the use of weaker EXPORT_RSA ciphers, making it easier to decrypt the communication.
Remediation
To address this vulnerability, Apple released security updates for affected products. Users are advised to update their Apple devices to the latest available versions to mitigate the risk of exploitation. Additionally, users should avoid connecting to untrusted networks or websites to reduce the likelihood of a successful attack.
References
- Security Focus BID: http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/73009
- Apple Support Advisory - HT204659: https://support.apple.com/HT204659
- Apple Support Advisory - HT204870: https://support.apple.com/kb/HT204870
- Apple Security Advisory - APPLE-SA-2015-03-09-2: http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Mar/msg00001.html
- Security Tracker - CVE-2015-1067: http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1031829
- Security Tracker - CVE-2015-1067: http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1031830
- Apple Security Advisory - APPLE-SA-2015-03-09-3: http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Mar/msg00002.html
- Apple Support Advisory - HT204426: https://support.apple.com/HT204426
- FREAK Attack Website: https://freakattack.com/
- Apple Support Advisory - HT204413: https://support.apple.com/HT204413
- Apple Security Advisory - APPLE-SA-2015-04-08-2: http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Apr/msg00001.html
- Apple Security Advisory - APPLE-SA-2015-03-09-1: http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Mar/msg00000.html
- Apple Support Advisory - HT204423: https://support.apple.com/HT204423
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This section illustrates the prevalence of a specific Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) across various industries based on customer reports. The ranking displays industries from the most to least affected by this particular vulnerability, offering valuable insight into where this CVE has been most frequently observed. This information can help organizations within these sectors prioritize their security efforts, understand their relative risk exposure compared to their peers, and focus remediation strategies where they are most needed. By understanding the industry-specific impact, organizations can make more informed decisions regarding patching, resource allocation, and overall risk management related to this CVE.
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