CVE-2011-2869

WebKit, as used in Apple iOS before 5.1 and iTunes before 10.6, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory…

published March 8, 2012

CVSS
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EPSS
4%
Percentile
90.7
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A crafty crafted website can bring down your iOS device or even run arbitrary code! Think of it like a malicious party crasher who sneaks in through a back door, causing chaos while everyone is distracted. Just like that uninvited guest, a specially designed site can exploit this vulnerability to wreak havoc on your device! An attacker could exploit this flaw to execute any code they want or crash your application, leading to unexpected shutdowns or worse, unauthorized access to your device. This could be absolutely devastating for anyone using older versions of iOS or iTunes!

Put simply

Think of it like a malicious party crasher who sneaks in through a back door, causing chaos while everyone is distracted. Just like that uninvited guest, a specially designed site can exploit this vulnerability to wreak havoc on your device! This vulnerability in WebKit allows attackers to exploit memory corruption issues via malicious web content, leading to potential remote code execution or application crashes. It affects devices running iOS versions prior to 5.1 and iTunes before 10.6.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this flaw to execute any code they want or crash your application, leading to unexpected shutdowns or worse, unauthorized access to your device. This could be absolutely devastating for anyone using older versions of iOS or iTunes! To protect yourself, upgrade your iOS to version 5.1 or later and update iTunes to version 10.6 or above. Regularly check for updates to ensure you have the latest security patches installed! You've got this! By taking these steps, you'll keep your device safe and sound! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.04136 · 90.7th percentile
Published
2012-03-08T22:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 08 MAR 22:00Z
    WebKit, as used in Apple iOS before 5.1 and iTunes before 10.6, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory…
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