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CVE-2011-3260 is an old Apple iOS document-handling flaw. A malicious Microsoft Word document could crash an affected device or potentially run code through the OfficeImport component. The cited records identify Apple iOS before version 5 as affected. Exposure is likely limited to legacy Apple iOS devices still running versions before iOS 5 and processing Microsoft Word documents from untrusted sources. Modern managed fleets are unlikely to be affected unless obsolete devices remain in use. Low urgency for most organizations unless legacy iOS devices remain in service. If any pre-iOS 5 devices are still used for email or document handling, treat remediation as high priority because the stated impact includes remote code execution. Mitigation focus: Upgrade affected Apple iOS devices to iOS 5 or later where possible.; Retire or isolate devices that cannot be upgraded from iOS before 5.; Restrict opening untrusted Microsoft Word documents on legacy iOS devices..
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- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- appleios-officeimport-bo(70556)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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