The kernel in Apple iOS before 5 and Apple TV before 4.4 does not properly recover memory allocated for incomplete TCP connections, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (resource consumption) by making many connection attempts.
References
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http://lists.apple.com/archives/Security-announce/2011//Oct/msg00002.html | Vendor Advisory |
http://lists.apple.com/archives/Security-announce/2011//Oct/msg00001.html | Vendor Advisory |
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5001 | Vendor Advisory |
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4999 | Vendor Advisory |
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/50087 | |
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/70530 |
Configurations
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Information
Published : 2011-10-14 03:55
Updated : 2017-08-28 18:30
NVD link : CVE-2011-3259
Mitre link : CVE-2011-3259
JSON object : View
CWE
CWE-399
Resource Management Errors
Products Affected
apple
- apple_tv
- iphone_os