CVE Catalog

CVE-2016-1842

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

MapKit in Apple iOS before 9.3.2, OS X before 10.11.5, and watchOS before 2.2.1 does not use HTTPS for shared links, allowing remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by sniffing the network for HTTP traffic.

Risk Assessment

The lack of HTTPS encryption exposes the organization to the risk of sensitive data leakage, which can lead to privacy violations and loss of user trust.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update systems to the latest versions that implement HTTPS support in MapKit to secure transmitted data.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

MapKit in Apple iOS before 9.3.2, OS X before 10.11.5, and watchOS before 2.2.1 does not use HTTPS for shared links, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by sniffing the network for HTTP traffic.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS