CVE-2011-1132 Null dereference in n/a
Local attackers can crash macOS systems via IPv6 socket options, requiring OS updates to mitigate.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2011-1132?
CVE-2011-1132 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Mac Os X, published on 24 Jun 2011. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The IPv6 implementation in the kernel in Apple Mac OS X before 10.6.8 allows local users to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and reboot) via vectors involving socket options.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-1132?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Apple Mac Os X, Apple Mac Os X Server.
How do I fix CVE-2011-1132?
No fix has been published for CVE-2011-1132 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2011-1132 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2011-1132 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Mac Os X
Sources
Also known as GHSA-4r7f-44rf-3g28.