Vulnerability Description
Wi-Fi in Apple iOS before 4.3 and Apple TV before 4.2 does not properly perform bounds checking for Wi-Fi frames, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (device reset) via unspecified traffic on the local wireless network.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Iphone Os | <= 4.2 |
| Apple | Apple Tv | 4.0 |
| Apple | Tvos | <= 3.0.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2011//Mar/msg00003.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2011//Mar/msg00005.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4564Vendor Advisory
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4565Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/46813
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1025182
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/65998
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2011//Mar/msg00003.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2011//Mar/msg00005.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4564Vendor Advisory
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4565Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/46813
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1025182
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/65998
FAQ
What is CVE-2011-0162?
CVE-2011-0162 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). Wi-Fi in Apple iOS before 4.3 and Apple TV before 4.2 does not properly perform bounds checking for Wi-Fi frames, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (device reset) via unspecif...
How severe is CVE-2011-0162?
CVE-2011-0162 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2011-0162?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Iphone Os, Apple Apple Tv, Apple Tvos.