CVE-2011-3430: Critical severity iphone os vulnerability

Published Oct 14, 2011
·
Updated

The Settings component in Apple iOS before 5, when a configuration profile is used for a locale other than English, does not properly implement localization, which makes it easier for attackers to have an unspecified impact by leveraging incorrect configuration display.

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-2011-3430?

CVE-2011-3430 has not been assigned a specific severity level by the National Vulnerability Database.

2

How do I fix CVE-2011-3430?

To mitigate CVE-2011-3430, you should upgrade your device to iOS version 5 or later.

3

What type of devices are affected by CVE-2011-3430?

CVE-2011-3430 affects various versions of Apple iOS on devices like iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad.

4

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2011-3430?

CVE-2011-3430 could allow attackers to exploit incorrect localization in configuration profiles, potentially leading to an unspecified impact.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2011-3430 if I cannot update my device?

There are no specified workarounds for CVE-2011-3430, so upgrading the iOS is recommended.

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