CVE-2016-4670 in macOS

Summary

An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iOS before 10.1 is affected. macOS before 10.12.1 is affected. The issue involves the "Security" component. It allows local users to discover lengths of arbitrary passwords by reading a log.

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

• Reservation: 05/11/2016
• Disclosure: 02/20/2017
• Moderation: VulDB entry created
• Entries: VDB-93071 (2)
• CPE: ready
• CWE: CWE-255 (Confirmed)
• CVSS: 3.3
• EPSS: 0.00060
• Activities: Very Low

Sources

• MITRE: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2016-4670
• NVD: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-4670
• CVE Details: https://www.cvedetails.com/cve/CVE-2016-4670/