CVE-2011-3224

Description

The User Documentation component in Apple Mac OS X through 10.6.8 uses http sessions for updates to App Store help information, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to execute arbitrary code by spoofing the http server.

2.6

CVSS

Severity: Low

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.53%

Vendor Advisory apple.com Vendor Advisory apple.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://osvdb.org/76375	vdb entry
http://lists.apple.com/archives/Security-announce/2011//Oct/msg00003.html	vendor advisory
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5002	vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/50085	vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2011-3224?: CVE-2011-3224 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2011-3224?: To fix CVE-2011-3224, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2011-3224 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2011-3224 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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