CVE-2011-3255
First published: Fri 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.
Credit: product-security@apple.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| iPhone OS | =4.0 | |
| iPhone OS | =4.3.2 | |
| iPhone OS | =4.0.2 | |
| iPhone OS | =4.0.1 | |
| iPhone OS | =3.2 | |
| iPhone OS | =4.2.8 | |
| iPhone OS | =4.1 | |
| iPhone OS | =3.1.2 | |
| iPhone OS | =4.3.5 | |
| iPhone OS | =3.1.3 | |
| iPhone OS | =4.3.1 | |
| iPhone OS | =4.2.5 | |
| iPhone OS | =3.2.1 | |
| iPhone OS | =3.1 | |
| iPhone OS | =4.3.5 | |
| iPhone OS | =3.1 | |
| iPhone OS | =3.2 | |
| iPhone OS | =4.3.5 | |
| iPhone OS | =4.2.1 | |
| iPhone OS | =3.0 | |
| iPhone OS | =4.0.1 | |
| iPhone OS | =4.3.3 | |
| iPhone OS | =4.0.1 | |
| iPhone OS | =4.0 | |
| iPhone OS | =3.1 | |
| iPhone OS | =4.0 | |
| iPhone OS | =4.3.0 | |
| iPhone OS | =3.2.1 | |
| iPhone OS | =3.2.2 |
Never miss a vulnerability like this again
Sign up to SecAlerts for real-time vulnerability data matched to your software, aggregated from hundreds of sources.
Reference Links
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
- agent/type
- collector/mitre-cve
- source/MITRE
- agent/author
- agent/severity
- agent/references
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/weakness
- agent/description
- agent/first-publish-date
- agent/event
- agent/source
- agent/tags
- collector/nvd-historical
- agent/software-canonical-lookup-request
- collector/nvd-index
- agent/softwarecombine
- vendor/apple
- canonical/iphone os
- version/iphone os/4.0
- version/iphone os/4.3.2
- version/iphone os/4.0.2
- version/iphone os/4.0.1
- version/iphone os/3.2
- version/iphone os/4.2.8
- version/iphone os/4.1
- version/iphone os/3.1.2
- version/iphone os/4.3.5
- version/iphone os/3.1.3
- version/iphone os/4.3.1
- version/iphone os/4.2.5
- version/iphone os/3.2.1
- version/iphone os/3.1
- version/iphone os/4.2.1
- version/iphone os/3.0
- version/iphone os/4.3.3
- version/iphone os/4.3.0
- version/iphone os/3.2.2