CVE-2011-3246

Description

CFNetwork in Apple iOS before 5.0.1 and Mac OS X 10.7 before 10.7.2 does not properly parse URLs, which allows remote attackers to trigger visits to unintended web sites, and transmission of cookies to unintended web sites, via a crafted (1) http or (2) https URL.

Category

5.0
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.80% Top 30%
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Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5130
http://lists.apple.com/archives/Security-announce/2011//Oct/msg00001.html vendor advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2012/Feb/msg00000.html vendor advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/Security-announce/2011/Nov/msg00001.html vendor advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/Security-announce/2011//Oct/msg00003.html vendor advisory
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5052
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4999 vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/50115 vdb entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/70551 vdb entry
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-2011-3246?
CVE-2011-3246 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2011-3246?
To fix CVE-2011-3246, 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-2011-3246 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2011-3246 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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