CVE-2011-3427

N/A Unknown
Published: October 14, 2011 Modified: April 29, 2026
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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.

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References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/Security-announce/2011//Oct/msg00001.html
Source: product-security@apple.com
Vendor Advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/Security-announce/2011//Oct/msg00002.html
Source: product-security@apple.com
Vendor Advisory
http://osvdb.org/76326
Source: product-security@apple.com
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4999
Source: product-security@apple.com
Vendor Advisory
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5001
Source: product-security@apple.com
Vendor Advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/Security-announce/2011//Oct/msg00001.html
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Vendor Advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/Security-announce/2011//Oct/msg00002.html
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Vendor Advisory
http://osvdb.org/76326
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4999
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Vendor Advisory
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5001
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/70547
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

14 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
N/A / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
0.9%
55th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

Affected Vendors

apple