CVE-2011-3255: Medium severity iphone os vulnerability

Published Oct 14, 2011
·
Updated

CFNetwork in Apple iOS before 5 stores AppleID credentials in an unspecified file, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a crafted application.

Affected Software

29 affected components
apple iPhone OS=4.0
apple iPhone OS=4.3.2
apple iPhone OS=4.0.2
apple iPhone OS=4.0.1
apple iPhone OS=3.2
apple iPhone OS=4.2.8
apple iPhone OS=4.1
apple iPhone OS=3.1.2
apple iPhone OS=4.3.5
apple iPhone OS=3.1.3
apple iPhone OS=4.3.1
apple iPhone OS=4.2.5
apple iPhone OS=3.2.1
apple iPhone OS=3.1
apple iPhone OS=4.3.5
apple iPhone OS=3.1
apple iPhone OS=3.2
apple iPhone OS=4.3.5
apple iPhone OS=4.2.1
apple iPhone OS=3.0
apple iPhone OS=4.0.1
apple iPhone OS=4.3.3
apple iPhone OS=4.0.1
apple iPhone OS=4.0
apple iPhone OS=3.1
apple iPhone OS=4.0
apple iPhone OS=4.3.0
apple iPhone OS=3.2.1
apple iPhone OS=3.2.2

Event History

Oct 14, 2011
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2011-3255?

CVE-2011-3255 has been assigned a medium severity rating due to potential unauthorized access to AppleID credentials.

2

How do I fix CVE-2011-3255?

To fix CVE-2011-3255, users should update their Apple iOS devices to a version 5 or higher.

3

Which versions of Apple iOS are affected by CVE-2011-3255?

CVE-2011-3255 affects Apple iOS versions up to 4.3.5, including versions 3.0 through 4.3.5.

4

What kind of information can be compromised due to CVE-2011-3255?

CVE-2011-3255 can lead to the compromise of AppleID credentials stored in an insecure file.

5

Is there a known exploit for CVE-2011-3255?

Yes, CVE-2011-3255 can be exploited by remote attackers through crafted applications that access stored AppleID credentials.

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