First published: Fri Oct 14 2011(Updated: )
The Data Security component in Apple iOS before 5 and Apple TV before 4.4 does not properly restrict use of the MD5 hash algorithm within X.509 certificates, which makes it easier for man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof servers or obtain sensitive information via a crafted certificate.
Credit: product-security@apple.com
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
---|---|---|
Apple TV | =4.2 | |
Apple TV | =4.1 | |
Apple TV | =4.0 | |
Apple TV | =4.3 | |
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 |
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CVE-2011-3427 has a medium severity rating due to its potential for man-in-the-middle attacks.
To fix CVE-2011-3427, update to the latest version of iOS or Apple TV firmware that addresses this vulnerability.
CVE-2011-3427 affects various versions of iOS before 5 and Apple TV before 4.4.
CVE-2011-3427 can be exploited by attackers to spoof servers or intercept sensitive information.
There is no official workaround for CVE-2011-3427; the best solution is to update affected devices.