7.5
CWE
119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2011-0157: Buffer Overflow

First published: Fri Mar 11 2011(Updated: )

WebKit, as used in Apple iOS before 4.3, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) via a crafted web site, a different vulnerability than other CVEs listed in APPLE-SA-2011-03-09-1.

Credit: product-security@apple.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
iPhone OS=3.0
iPhone OS=3.2
iPhone OS=3.1.3
iPhone OS=1.0.2
iPhone OS=4.0.2
iPhone OS=2.2
iPhone OS=1.1.1
iPhone OS=4.1
iPhone OS=2.0.0
iPhone OS=3.1.2
iPhone OS=3.0.1
iPhone OS=1.1.2
iPhone OS=3.1
iPhone OS=1.1.3
iPhone OS=1.1.0
iPhone OS=1.0.1
iPhone OS=2.1
iPhone OS=1.1.5
iPhone OS=4.0.1
iPhone OS=2.1.1
iPhone OS=1.1.4
iPhone OS=1.0.0
iPhone OS=2.0.2
iPhone OS=2.0
WebKit
iPhone OS=2.0.1
iPhone OS=4.0
iPhone OS<=4.2
iPhone OS=2.2.1
iPhone OS=3.2.1
iPhone OS=3.2.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2011-0157?

    CVE-2011-0157 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow execution of arbitrary code.

  • How do I fix CVE-2011-0157?

    To fix CVE-2011-0157, update your Apple iOS to version 4.3 or later.

  • What software is affected by CVE-2011-0157?

    CVE-2011-0157 affects multiple versions of Apple iPhone OS, including versions 1.0.0 to 4.2.

  • What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2011-0157?

    CVE-2011-0157 can be exploited through remote code execution and denial of service attacks.

  • Is CVE-2011-0157 still a concern if my device is updated?

    If your device is updated to iOS 4.3 or later, CVE-2011-0157 is no longer a concern.

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