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CVE-2011-3261 is an Apple iOS OfficeImport flaw fixed by iOS 5. A malicious Excel spreadsheet could crash an affected device application or potentially run attacker-controlled code. The business risk is mainly legacy: exposure depends on whether any devices still run iOS before 5 and process Office documents. Likely limited to obsolete Apple iOS devices running versions before 5. Current supported iOS deployments are not identified as affected in the provided sources. Organizations with legacy mobile devices, archives, or test hardware should verify version inventory before dismissing exposure. Treat as a legacy exposure check, not a broad modern emergency. Prioritize only if the organization still operates pre-iOS 5 devices or relies on old iOS test hardware that opens Office documents from untrusted sources. Mitigation focus: Identify any Apple iOS devices running versions before 5.; Upgrade affected legacy devices to iOS 5 or later where possible.; Retire devices that cannot be upgraded from pre-iOS 5 releases..
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- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- appleios-officeimport-code-exec(70557)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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