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CVE-2013-4616: The WifiPasswordController generateDefaultPassword method in Preferences in Apple iOS 6 and earlier relies...

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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Older Apple iOS devices generated default Personal Hotspot passwords from a too-small, word-like set. That made the default WPA2 password easier to guess by brute force, potentially letting an attacker access the hotspot if they were in range and the default password remained in use. Exposure is most plausible for legacy iOS 6 or earlier devices using Personal Hotspot with the automatically generated default WPA2 password. Modern managed fleets are unlikely to be exposed unless obsolete devices remain in service. Treat this as legacy-device hygiene, not an emergency. Prioritize only if the organization still permits iOS 6 or earlier devices or relies on Personal Hotspot for business connectivity. Mitigation focus: Replace default Personal Hotspot passwords with long, random passphrases.; Retire or update iOS 6 and earlier devices where possible.; Review Apple advisory HT5934 and APPLE-SA-2013-09-18-2 for vendor guidance..

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