CVE-2011-3256: Code Injection
First published: Fri Oct 14 2011(Updated: )
FreeType 2 before 2.4.7, as used in CoreGraphics in Apple iOS before 5, Mandriva Enterprise Server 5, and possibly other products, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted font, a different vulnerability than CVE-2011-0226.
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 |
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Reference Links
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4999
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/Security-announce/2011//Oct/msg00001.html
- https://sourceforge.net/projects/freetype/files/freetype2/2.4.7/README/view
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2011:157
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/50155
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2011-November/069100.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2011-12/msg00008.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2011/dsa-2328
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2012-01/msg00003.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2012-01/msg00012.html
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5130
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2012/Feb/msg00000.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/48951
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/70552
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2011-3256?
CVE-2011-3256 has a critical severity level due to its potential to allow remote code execution and cause denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2011-3256?
To fix CVE-2011-3256, update FreeType to version 2.4.7 or later on affected systems.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2011-3256?
CVE-2011-3256 affects multiple versions of iPhone OS, including 3.0 and 4.3.5, among others.
What type of attacks can CVE-2011-3256 facilitate?
CVE-2011-3256 can facilitate remote code execution and denial of service attacks through crafted fonts.
Is CVE-2011-3256 still a relevant threat today?
While CVE-2011-3256 was identified years ago, its relevance may persist if affected systems remain unpatched and in use.
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