What is the severity of CVE-2011-2872?

CVE-2011-2872 has a high severity level as it allows remote code execution and potential denial of service.

How do I fix CVE-2011-2872?

To fix CVE-2011-2872, update your Apple iOS device to version 5.1 or later, or update iTunes to version 10.6 or later.

What systems are affected by CVE-2011-2872?

CVE-2011-2872 affects Apple iOS versions prior to 5.1 and iTunes versions prior to 10.6.

What type of attacks can exploit CVE-2011-2872?

CVE-2011-2872 can be exploited by attackers through crafted websites to execute arbitrary code or crash applications.

Is CVE-2011-2872 still a threat?

CVE-2011-2872 is less of a threat now, but devices running outdated versions are still vulnerable.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2011-2872

critical

9.3

CWE

119

8/3/2012

6/8/2024

CVE-2011-2872: Buffer Overflow

First published: Thu Mar 08 2012(Updated: )

WebKit, as used in Apple iOS before 5.1 and iTunes before 10.6, 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 WebKit CVEs listed in APPLE-SA-2012-03-07-1 and APPLE-SA-2012-03-07-2.

Credit: cve-coordination@google.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
iStyle @cosme iPhone OS	<5.1
iTunes	<10.6

Never miss a vulnerability like this again

Reference Links

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2011-2872?
CVE-2011-2872 has a high severity level as it allows remote code execution and potential denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2011-2872?
To fix CVE-2011-2872, update your Apple iOS device to version 5.1 or later, or update iTunes to version 10.6 or later.
What systems are affected by CVE-2011-2872?
CVE-2011-2872 affects Apple iOS versions prior to 5.1 and iTunes versions prior to 10.6.
What type of attacks can exploit CVE-2011-2872?
CVE-2011-2872 can be exploited by attackers through crafted websites to execute arbitrary code or crash applications.
Is CVE-2011-2872 still a threat?
CVE-2011-2872 is less of a threat now, but devices running outdated versions are still vulnerable.

agent/type
collector/mitre-cve
source/MITRE
agent/weakness
agent/last-modified-date
agent/author
agent/references
agent/severity
agent/description
agent/first-publish-date
agent/event
agent/source
agent/softwarecombine
agent/tags
collector/nvd-historical
agent/software-canonical-lookup-request
collector/nvd-index
vendor/apple
canonical/istyle @cosme iphone os
canonical/itunes

Company

Resources

Contact

SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
132 Wickham Terrace
Fortitude Valley,
QLD 4006, Australia
info@secalerts.co

By using SecAlerts services, you agree to our services end-user license agreement. This website is safeguarded by reCAPTCHA and governed by the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. All names, logos, and brands of products are owned by their respective owners, and any usage of these names, logos, and brands for identification purposes only does not imply endorsement. If you possess any content that requires removal, please get in touch with us.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2011-2872?
CVE-2011-2872 has a high severity level as it allows remote code execution and potential denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2011-2872?
To fix CVE-2011-2872, update your Apple iOS device to version 5.1 or later, or update iTunes to version 10.6 or later.
What systems are affected by CVE-2011-2872?
CVE-2011-2872 affects Apple iOS versions prior to 5.1 and iTunes versions prior to 10.6.
What type of attacks can exploit CVE-2011-2872?
CVE-2011-2872 can be exploited by attackers through crafted websites to execute arbitrary code or crash applications.
Is CVE-2011-2872 still a threat?
CVE-2011-2872 is less of a threat now, but devices running outdated versions are still vulnerable.