Vulnerability Description
The Home screen component in Apple iOS before 5 does not properly support a certain application-switching gesture, which might allow physically proximate attackers to obtain sensitive state information by watching the device's screen.
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Iphone Os | 3.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/Security-announce/2011//Oct/msg00001.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://osvdb.org/76327
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4999Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/70554
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/Security-announce/2011//Oct/msg00001.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://osvdb.org/76327
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4999Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/70554
FAQ
What is CVE-2011-3431?
CVE-2011-3431 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.1 (LOW). The Home screen component in Apple iOS before 5 does not properly support a certain application-switching gesture, which might allow physically proximate attackers to obtain sensitive state informatio...
How severe is CVE-2011-3431?
CVE-2011-3431 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 2.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2011-3431?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Iphone Os.