# CVE-2016-2268: Dell SecureWorks app before 2.1 for iOS does not validate SSL certificates, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof servers and ob

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2016-02-08 · Updated: 2024-08-05

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

Dell SecureWorks app before 2.1 for iOS does not validate SSL certificates, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof servers and obtain sensitive information via a crafted certificate.

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## References

- https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/dell-secureworks/id533072046
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/135617/Dell-SecureWorks-iOS-Certificate-Validation-Failure.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/537445/100/0/threaded
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2016/Feb/27
- http://www.info-sec.ca/advisories/Dell-SecureWorks.html

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