CVE-2011-3259

Summary

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.

Affected Software

Weaknesses

• n/a

ADP Enrichment

CVE Program Container

Additional References

• https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/70530
• http://lists.apple.com/archives/Security-announce/2011//Oct/msg00001.html
• http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4999
• http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5001
• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/50087
• http://lists.apple.com/archives/Security-announce/2011//Oct/msg00002.html

References

• https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/70530
• http://lists.apple.com/archives/Security-announce/2011//Oct/msg00001.html
• http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4999
• http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5001
• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/50087
• http://lists.apple.com/archives/Security-announce/2011//Oct/msg00002.html

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