CVE-2011-1416: Infoleak
First published: Fri Mar 11 2011(Updated: )
The Research In Motion (RIM) BlackBerry Torch 9800 with firmware 6.0.0.246 allows attackers to read the contents of memory locations via unknown vectors, as demonstrated by Vincenzo Iozzo, Willem Pinckaers, and Ralf-Philipp Weinmann during a Pwn2Own competition at CanSecWest 2011.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| BlackBerry Torch 9800 Firmware | =6.0.0.246 | |
| RIM BlackBerry Torch 9800 Firmware |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2011-1416?
CVE-2011-1416 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for memory content exploitation.
How do I fix CVE-2011-1416?
The recommended fix for CVE-2011-1416 is to update the BlackBerry Torch 9800 to a firmware version later than 6.0.0.246.
What devices are affected by CVE-2011-1416?
CVE-2011-1416 specifically affects the BlackBerry Torch 9800 running firmware version 6.0.0.246.
What type of attack is associated with CVE-2011-1416?
CVE-2011-1416 is associated with attacks that exploit memory reading vulnerabilities in the device.
Who discovered CVE-2011-1416?
CVE-2011-1416 was demonstrated by security researchers Vincenzo Iozzo, Willem Pinckaers, and Ralf-Philipp Weinmann.
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