CWE
20
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2011-0158: Input Validation

First published: Fri Mar 11 2011(Updated: )

MobileSafari in Apple iOS before 4.3 does not properly implement application launching through URL handlers, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (persistent application crash) via crafted JavaScript code.

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
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-2011-0158?

    CVE-2011-0158 is considered to have a moderate severity level as it can lead to a denial of service due to persistent application crashes.

  • How do I fix CVE-2011-0158?

    To mitigate CVE-2011-0158, users should update their iOS devices to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.

  • What versions of iOS are affected by CVE-2011-0158?

    CVE-2011-0158 affects Apple iOS versions prior to 4.3, including multiple earlier versions.

  • What type of attack is associated with CVE-2011-0158?

    CVE-2011-0158 is associated with remote attacks that exploit crafted JavaScript code to crash the MobileSafari application.

  • Can CVE-2011-0158 be exploited without user interaction?

    Yes, CVE-2011-0158 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to crash the application without requiring user interaction.

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