First published: Thu Mar 08 2012(Updated: )
WebKit, as used in Apple iOS before 5.1 and iTunes before 10.6, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) via a crafted web site, a different vulnerability than other WebKit CVEs listed in APPLE-SA-2012-03-07-1 and APPLE-SA-2012-03-07-2.
Credit: product-security@apple.com
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
---|---|---|
iStyle @cosme iPhone OS | <5.1 | |
Apple iTunes for Windows | <10.6 |
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CVE-2012-0608 has a high severity as it allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service.
To fix CVE-2012-0608, update to Apple iOS version 5.1 or later and iTunes version 10.6 or later.
CVE-2012-0608 affects users of Apple iOS versions before 5.1 and iTunes versions before 10.6.
CVE-2012-0608 is related to memory corruption issues within WebKit, distinct from other listed WebKit vulnerabilities.
Yes, CVE-2012-0608 can lead to application crashes which may result in data loss.