CVE-2011-3427

Description

The Data Security component in Apple iOS before 5 and Apple TV before 4.4 does not properly restrict use of the MD5 hash algorithm within X.509 certificates, which makes it easier for man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof servers or obtain sensitive information via a crafted certificate.

Category

2.6
CVSS
Severity: Low
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.31%
Vendor Advisory apple.com Vendor Advisory apple.com Vendor Advisory apple.com Vendor Advisory apple.com Vendor Advisory apple.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
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References

Link Tags
http://lists.apple.com/archives/Security-announce/2011//Oct/msg00001.html vendor advisory
http://osvdb.org/76326 vdb entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/70547 vdb entry
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2013/Oct/msg00004.html vendor advisory
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4999 vendor advisory
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5001 vendor advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/Security-announce/2011//Oct/msg00002.html vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2011-3427?
CVE-2011-3427 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2011-3427?
To fix CVE-2011-3427, 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-2011-3427 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2011-3427 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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