CVE-2011-3431

Name: CVE-2011-3431
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2011-10-14T10:55:10.887+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.37%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2011-3431 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The Home screen component in Apple iOS before 5 does not properly support a certain application-switching gesture, which might allow physically proximate attackers to obtain sensitive state information by watching the device's screen.. EPSS estimates a 0.37% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Home screen component in Apple iOS before 5 does not properly support a certain application-switching gesture, which might allow physically proximate attackers to obtain sensitive state information by watching the device's screen.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.37%

28.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Iphone Os	3.0
Apple	Iphone Os	3.1
Apple	Iphone Os	3.1.2
Apple	Iphone Os	3.1.3
Apple	Iphone Os	3.2
Apple	Iphone Os	3.2.1
Apple	Iphone Os	3.2.2
Apple	Iphone Os	4.0
Apple	Iphone Os	4.0.1
Apple	Iphone Os	4.0.2
Apple	Iphone Os	4.1
Apple	Iphone Os	4.2.1
Apple	Iphone Os	4.2.5
Apple	Iphone Os	4.2.8
Apple	Iphone Os	4.3.0
Apple	Iphone Os	4.3.1
Apple	Iphone Os	4.3.2
Apple	Iphone Os	4.3.3
Apple	Iphone Os	4.3.5

References

http://lists.apple.com/archives/Security-announce/2011//Oct/msg00001.htmlVendor Advisory
http://osvdb.org/76327
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4999Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/70554
http://lists.apple.com/archives/Security-announce/2011//Oct/msg00001.htmlVendor Advisory
http://osvdb.org/76327
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4999Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/70554

Timeline

Published: Oct 14, 2011
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2011-3431?

How severe is CVE-2011-3431?

Severity scoring for CVE-2011-3431 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.37% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2011-3431?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST