CVE-2008-3612: Critical severity apple iphone vulnerability

Published Sep 10, 2008
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Updated

The Networking subsystem in Apple iPod touch 2.0 through 2.0.2, and iPhone 2.0 through 2.0.2, uses predictable TCP initial sequence numbers, which allows remote attackers to spoof or hijack a TCP connection.

Affected Software

7 affected components
apple iPhone=2.0
apple iPhone=2.0.1
apple iPhone=2.0.2
Apple iPod touch=2.0
Apple iPod touch=2.0.1
Apple iPod touch=2.0.2
apple iPhone OS>=2.0.0<=2.0.2

Event History

Sep 10, 2008
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2008-3612?

CVE-2008-3612 is rated as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote attackers to spoof or hijack TCP connections.

2

How do I fix CVE-2008-3612?

To fix CVE-2008-3612, update the affected Apple iPod touch or iPhone devices to the latest firmware version that addresses this vulnerability.

3

What versions are affected by CVE-2008-3612?

CVE-2008-3612 affects Apple's iPhone and iPod touch running iPhone OS versions 2.0, 2.0.1, and 2.0.2.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2008-3612?

CVE-2008-3612 is a network vulnerability that exploits predictable TCP initial sequence numbers.

5

Can CVE-2008-3612 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2008-3612 can be exploited remotely by attackers to hijack or spoof TCP connections.

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