CVE-2011-3442 describes a critical vulnerability in Apple iOS before version 5.0.1, where the kernel fails to validate flag combinations during an mmap system call. This flaw allows local users, through a specially crafted application, to execute arbitrary unsigned code on affected iPhone OS devices. With a CVSS score of 7.2, it represents a high-severity local attack requiring low complexity, leading to complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While there is no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code, or KEV listing, the vulnerability has garnered significant community discussion, indicating awareness among security researchers.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
4.3.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:4.3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
4.3.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:4.3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
4.3.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:4.3.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
4.3.3CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:4.3.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
4.3.4CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:4.3.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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