CVE-2011-3431 Information disclosure in n/a
Physically proximate attackers can view sensitive state information on the iOS Home screen due to improper handling of application-switching gestures.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2011-3431?
CVE-2011-3431 is a low-severity vulnerability in Apple Iphone Os, published on 14 Oct 2011. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The Home screen component in Apple iOS before 5 does not properly support a certain application-switching gesture, which might allow physically proximate attackers to obtain sensitive state information by watching the device's screen.
Weakness: CWE-200
Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-3431?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Iphone Os.
How do I fix CVE-2011-3431?
No fix has been published for CVE-2011-3431 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2011-3431 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2011-3431 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Iphone Os
Sources
Also known as GHSA-4mx8-6j9w-9rv5.