CVE-2011-3442

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.

Category

7.2
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.15%
Vendor Advisory apple.com Vendor Advisory apple.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1026287 vdb entry
http://lists.apple.com/archives/Security-announce/2011/Nov/msg00001.html vendor advisory
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5052 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2011-3442?
CVE-2011-3442 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2011-3442?
To fix CVE-2011-3442, 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-2011-3442 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2011-3442 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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