CVE-2011-3427
The Data Security component in Apple iOS before 5 and Apple TV before 4.4 does not properly restrict use of the MD5 hash algorithm within X.509 certificates, which makes it easier for man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof servers or obtain sensitive…
Does this matter?
Lower severity and a low EPSS score (0.90%). Track it; it rarely justifies an emergency change on its own.
Description
The Data Security component in Apple iOS before 5 and Apple TV before 4.4 does not properly restrict use of the MD5 hash algorithm within X.509 certificates, which makes it easier for man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof servers or obtain sensitive information via a crafted certificate.
- CVSS 2.0
- 2.6 LOWAV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
- EPSS
- 0.90% probability · 58th percentile
- CISA KEV
- Not listed
- Weakness
- CWE-200
- Affected
- apple/apple tv · apple/iphone os
- Source
- product-security@apple.com
References
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/Security-announce/2011//Oct/msg00001.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/Security-announce/2011//Oct/msg00002.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2013/Oct/msg00004.html
- http://osvdb.org/76326
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4999Vendor Advisory
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5001Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/70547
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/Security-announce/2011//Oct/msg00001.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/Security-announce/2011//Oct/msg00002.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2013/Oct/msg00004.html
- http://osvdb.org/76326
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4999Vendor Advisory
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5001Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/70547
Source: NVD record, EPSS from FIRST.org, KEV from CISA. Refreshed daily.