How severe is CVE-2011-0228?

CVE-2011-0228 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2011-0228 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2011-0228?

CVE-2011-0228 primarily affects Apple Iphone Os. In total, 38 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2011-0228?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2011-0228 published?

CVE-2011-0228 was published on 2011-08-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2011-0228

CVE-2011-0228 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple Iphone Os with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-20.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 6% (93rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Apple Iphone Os
Published: 2011-08-29
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The Data Security component in Apple iOS before 4.2.10 and 4.3.x before 4.3.5 does not check the basicConstraints parameter during validation of X.509 certificate chains, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof an SSL server by using a non-CA certificate to sign a certificate for an arbitrary domain.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-0228?: The Data Security component in Apple iOS before 4.2.10 and 4.3.x before 4.3.5 does not check the basicConstraints parameter during validation of X.509 certificate chains, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof an SSL server by using a non-CA certificate to sign a certificate for an arbitrary domain.
How severe is CVE-2011-0228?: CVE-2011-0228 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2011-0228 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2011-0228?: CVE-2011-0228 primarily affects Apple Iphone Os. In total, 38 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2011-0228?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2011-0228 published?: CVE-2011-0228 was published on 2011-08-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (38)

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