CVE-2011-3442 Code injection in n/a
Local attackers can execute arbitrary unsigned code on iOS devices by exploiting a kernel validation flaw in the mmap system call.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2011-3442?
CVE-2011-3442 is a high-severity code injection vulnerability in Apple Iphone Os, published on 11 Nov 2011. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
The kernel in Apple iOS before 5.0.1 does not ensure the validity of flag combinations for an mmap system call, which allows local users to execute arbitrary unsigned code via a crafted app.
Weakness: CWE-399
Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-3442?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Iphone Os.
How do I fix CVE-2011-3442?
No fix has been published for CVE-2011-3442 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.
Is CVE-2011-3442 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2011-3442 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Iphone Os
Sources
Also known as GHSA-44vf-h2q2-97cq.