CVE-2011-0162: Wi-Fi in Apple iOS before 4.3 and Apple TV before 4.2 does not properly perform bounds checking for Wi-Fi f...

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is an old Apple Wi-Fi flaw that could make affected devices reset when exposed to malicious or malformed wireless traffic on the same local Wi-Fi network. The source bundle identifies denial of service only, not data theft or remote takeover. Exposure is most likely limited to legacy iOS devices below 4.3 and Apple TV devices below 4.2 that still connect to Wi-Fi. Current supported Apple devices are not identified as affected in the provided sources. Treat this as a low business priority unless legacy Apple devices remain in service. The main impact is availability disruption on nearby Wi-Fi, and the provided sources do not indicate active exploitation. Mitigation focus: Upgrade affected iOS devices to iOS 4.3 or later where supported.; Upgrade affected Apple TV devices to Apple TV 4.2 or later where supported.; Retire devices that cannot run the fixed Apple versions..

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Jun 24, 2026, 13:28 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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