CVE-2011-3429: Low severity iphone os vulnerability

Published Oct 14, 2011
·
Updated

The Settings component in Apple iOS before 5 stores a cleartext parental-restrictions passcode in an unspecified file, which might allow physically proximate attackers to obtain sensitive information by reading this file.

Affected Software

29 affected components
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

Event History

Oct 14, 2011
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2011-3429?

CVE-2011-3429 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential exposure of sensitive information to physically proximate attackers.

2

How do I fix CVE-2011-3429?

To mitigate CVE-2011-3429, it is recommended to update your Apple iOS device to version 5 or later, which addresses this vulnerability.

3

What types of devices are affected by CVE-2011-3429?

CVE-2011-3429 affects various Apple devices running iOS versions 3.x and 4.x, including iPhones and iPods.

4

What sensitive information is exposed due to CVE-2011-3429?

The vulnerability allows attackers to potentially access the cleartext parental-restrictions passcode stored within the device's settings.

5

Is remote exploitation possible with CVE-2011-3429?

No, CVE-2011-3429 requires physical access to the device, making remote exploitation impossible.

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