Vulnerability Description
Use-after-free vulnerability in WebKit, as used in Apple Safari before 5.0.5; iOS before 4.3.2 for iPhone, iPod, and iPad; iOS before 4.2.7 for iPhone 4 (CDMA); and possibly other products allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by adding children to a WBR tag and then removing the tag, related to text nodes, as demonstrated by Chaouki Bekrar during a Pwn2Own competition at CanSecWest 2011.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Safari | <= 5.0.4 |
| Apple | Iphone Os | <= 4.3.1 |
| Apple | Ipad | All versions |
| Apple | Ipod Touch | All versions |
| Apple | Iphone | 4 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://dvlabs.tippingpoint.com/blog/2011/02/02/pwn2own-2011
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2011//Apr/msg00000.html
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2011//Apr/msg00001.html
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2011//Apr/msg00002.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/44151
- http://secunia.com/advisories/44154
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4596
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4607
- http://twitter.com/aaronportnoy/statuses/45632544967901187
- http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9214002/Safari_IE_hacked_first_at_Pwn2Own
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/517505/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/517517/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/46822
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1025363
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0984
FAQ
What is CVE-2011-1344?
CVE-2011-1344 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). Use-after-free vulnerability in WebKit, as used in Apple Safari before 5.0.5; iOS before 4.3.2 for iPhone, iPod, and iPad; iOS before 4.2.7 for iPhone 4 (CDMA); and possibly other products allows remo...
How severe is CVE-2011-1344?
CVE-2011-1344 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2011-1344?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Safari, Apple Iphone Os, Apple Ipad, Apple Ipod Touch, Apple Iphone.