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
| Name | Vendor | Start Version | End Version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apple_tv | Apple | 4.0 (including) | 4.0 (including) |
| Apple_tv | Apple | 4.1 (including) | 4.1 (including) |
| Apple_tv | Apple | 4.2 (including) | 4.2 (including) |
| Apple_tv | Apple | 4.3 (including) | 4.3 (including) |
References
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/Security-announce/2011//Oct/msg00001.html
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/Security-announce/2011//Oct/msg00002.html
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4999
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5001
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/50087
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/70530
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/Security-announce/2011//Oct/msg00001.html
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/Security-announce/2011//Oct/msg00002.html
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4999
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5001
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/50087
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/70530