Vulnerability Description
The stateless address autoconfiguration (aka SLAAC) functionality in the IPv6 networking implementation in Apple iOS before 4.3 and Apple TV before 4.2 places the MAC address into the IPv6 address, which makes it easier for remote IPv6 servers to track users by logging source IPv6 addresses.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
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://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
FAQ
What is CVE-2011-1418?
CVE-2011-1418 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). The stateless address autoconfiguration (aka SLAAC) functionality in the IPv6 networking implementation in Apple iOS before 4.3 and Apple TV before 4.2 places the MAC address into the IPv6 address, wh...
How severe is CVE-2011-1418?
CVE-2011-1418 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2011-1418?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Iphone Os, Apple Apple Tv, Apple Tvos.