CVE-2011-0227
First published: Tue Jul 19 2011(Updated: )
The queueing primitives in IOMobileFrameBuffer in Apple iOS before 4.2.9 and 4.3.x before 4.3.4 do not properly perform type conversion, which allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application.
Credit: product-security@apple.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How 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 | =4.2.5 | |
| 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 | =4.2.1 | |
| 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 | <=4.2.8 | |
| iPhone OS | =2.0.1 | |
| iPhone OS | =4.0 | |
| iPhone OS | =2.2.1 | |
| iPhone OS | =3.2.1 | |
| iPhone OS | =3.2.2 | |
| iPhone OS | =4.3.2 | |
| iPhone OS | =4.3.1 | |
| iPhone OS | =4.3.3 | |
| iPhone OS | =4.3.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2011-0227?
The severity of CVE-2011-0227 is classified as a moderate security risk allowing local privilege escalation.
How do I fix CVE-2011-0227?
To fix CVE-2011-0227, users should update their devices to the latest available version of iOS that addresses this vulnerability.
Which versions of iOS are affected by CVE-2011-0227?
CVE-2011-0227 affects iOS versions prior to 4.2.9 and 4.3.x before 4.3.4.
Can CVE-2011-0227 be exploited remotely?
No, CVE-2011-0227 can only be exploited by local users through a crafted application.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2011-0227?
CVE-2011-0227 is a type conversion vulnerability in the IOMobileFrameBuffer component of iOS.
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