Description
The WifiPasswordController generateDefaultPassword method in Preferences in Apple iOS 6 and earlier relies on the UITextChecker suggestWordInLanguage method for selection of Wi-Fi hotspot WPA2 PSK passphrases, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access via a brute-force attack that leverages the insufficient number of possible passphrases.
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Remediation
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Advisories
| Source | ID | Title |
|---|---|---|
EUVD |
EUVD-2013-4472 | The WifiPasswordController generateDefaultPassword method in Preferences in Apple iOS 6 and earlier relies on the UITextChecker suggestWordInLanguage method for selection of Wi-Fi hotspot WPA2 PSK passphrases, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access via a brute-force attack that leverages the insufficient number of possible passphrases. |
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History
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Status: PUBLISHED
Assigner: mitre
Published:
Updated: 2024-08-06T16:52:26.949Z
Reserved: 2013-06-18T00:00:00.000Z
Link: CVE-2013-4616
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Status : Modified
Published: 2013-06-18T14:55:04.713
Modified: 2026-04-29T01:13:23.040
Link: CVE-2013-4616
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OpenCVE Enrichment
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Weaknesses
EUVD