CVE-2011-3259: Medium severity apple tv vulnerability
The kernel in Apple iOS before 5 and Apple TV before 4.4 does not properly recover memory allocated for incomplete TCP connections, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (resource consumption) by making many connection attempts.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2011-3259?
CVE-2011-3259 has a severity rating of important due to its potential to cause denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2011-3259?
To fix CVE-2011-3259, update your Apple iOS and Apple TV software to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-3259?
CVE-2011-3259 affects Apple iOS versions earlier than 5 and Apple TV versions earlier than 4.4.
What type of attack does CVE-2011-3259 enable?
CVE-2011-3259 enables remote attackers to conduct denial of service attacks through multiple connection attempts.
Is there a known exploit for CVE-2011-3259?
While CVE-2011-3259 describes a vulnerability, there is no publicly disclosed exploit specifically tied to it.