CWE
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Advisory Published
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CVE-2011-3260: Code Injection

First published: Fri Oct 14 2011(Updated: )

Buffer overflow in OfficeImport in Apple iOS before 5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted Microsoft Word document.

Credit: product-security@apple.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow 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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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2011-3260?

    CVE-2011-3260 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.

  • How do I fix CVE-2011-3260?

    To fix CVE-2011-3260, users should update their iOS devices to version 5.0 or later.

  • What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2011-3260?

    CVE-2011-3260 can be exploited via crafted Microsoft Word documents, leading to arbitrary code execution or denial of service.

  • Which versions of iOS are affected by CVE-2011-3260?

    CVE-2011-3260 affects multiple iOS versions including 3.0 through 4.3.5.

  • What are the symptoms of exploitation of CVE-2011-3260?

    Symptoms of exploitation of CVE-2011-3260 may include application crashes and unexpected behavior when opening malicious documents.

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