CVE-2011-3439

Name: CVE-2011-3439
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2011-11-11T18:55:01.193+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 5.27%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2011-3439 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. FreeType in CoreGraphics in Apple iOS before 5.0.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted font in a document.. EPSS estimates a 5.27% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

FreeType in CoreGraphics in Apple iOS before 5.0.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted font in a document.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

5.27%

91.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-787

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Apple	Iphone Os	< 5.0.1	—
Suse	Linux Enterprise Desktop	11	Sp1
Suse	Linux Enterprise Server	11	Sp1
Suse	Linux Enterprise Software Development Kit	11	Sp1

References

http://lists.apple.com/archives/Security-announce/2011/Nov/msg00001.htmlVendor Advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2011-12/msg00008.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2012-01/msg00003.htmlBroken Link
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2012-01/msg00012.htmlBroken Link
http://secunia.com/advisories/46921Third Party Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/48951Third Party Advisory
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5052Vendor Advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/Security-announce/2011/Nov/msg00001.htmlVendor Advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2011-12/msg00008.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2012-01/msg00003.htmlBroken Link
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2012-01/msg00012.htmlBroken Link
http://secunia.com/advisories/46921Third Party Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/48951Third Party Advisory
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5052Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 11, 2011
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2011-3439?

FreeType in CoreGraphics in Apple iOS before 5.0.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted font in a document.

How severe is CVE-2011-3439?

Severity scoring for CVE-2011-3439 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 5.27% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2011-3439?

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