Apple iOS up to 4.3.4 cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in Apple iOS up to 4.3.4. Impacted is an unknown function. The manipulation results in cross site scripting. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2011-3254. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apple iOS up to 4.3.4 (Smartphone Operating System). It has been classified as problematic. Affected is an unknown code block. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-79. The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users. This is going to have an impact on integrity. CVE summarizes:

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Calendar in Apple iOS before 5 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via an invitation note.

The weakness was shared 10/14/2011 by Rick as HT4999 as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is shared for download at support.apple.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2011-3254 since 08/19/2011. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1059.007.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 60026 (Apple iOS < 5.0 Multiple Vulnerabilities (BEAST)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Mobile Devices.

Upgrading to version 4.3.5 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (70549), Tenable (60026), SecurityFocus (BID 50161†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-47758†). The entries VDB-4428, VDB-4441, VDB-10941 and VDB-59076 are related to this item. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Cross site scripting
CWE: CWE-79 / CWE-94 / CWE-74
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Remote: Yes

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Nessus ID: 60026
Nessus Name: Apple iOS < 5.0 Multiple Vulnerabilities (BEAST)
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: iOS 4.3.5

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08/19/2011 🔍
10/12/2011 +54 days 🔍
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10/14/2011 +2 days 🔍
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12/22/2014 +1165 days 🔍
03/23/2015 +91 days 🔍
11/24/2021 +2438 days 🔍

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Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: HT4999
Researcher: Rick
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2011-3254 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2011-3254
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-59064
X-Force: 70549
SecurityFocus: 50161 - Apple iOS Calendar Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 47758 - Apple iOS <5 Calendar Remote XSS Vulnerability via an Invitation Note, Medium

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917
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Entryinfo

Created: 03/23/2015 16:50
Updated: 11/24/2021 02:03
Changes: 03/23/2015 16:50 (62), 06/16/2017 04:28 (5), 11/24/2021 02:03 (4)
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