CVE-2012-3590
First published: Wed Jul 25 2012(Updated: )
WebKit, as used in Apple Safari before 6.0, 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-2012-07-25-1.
Credit: product-security@apple.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Apple Safari | <=5.1.7 | |
| Apple Safari | =1.0 | |
| Apple Safari | =1.0-beta | |
| Apple Safari | =1.0-beta2 | |
| Apple Safari | =1.0.0 | |
| Apple Safari | =1.0.0b1 | |
| Apple Safari | =1.0.0b2 | |
| Apple Safari | =1.0.1 | |
| Apple Safari | =1.0.2 | |
| Apple Safari | =1.0.3 | |
| Apple Safari | =1.0.3-85.8 | |
| Apple Safari | =1.0.3-85.8.1 | |
| Apple Safari | =1.0b1 | |
| Apple Safari | =1.1 | |
| Apple Safari | =1.1.0 | |
| Apple Safari | =1.1.1 | |
| Apple Safari | =1.2 | |
| Apple Safari | =1.2.0 | |
| Apple Safari | =1.2.1 | |
| Apple Safari | =1.2.2 | |
| Apple Safari | =1.2.3 | |
| Apple Safari | =1.2.4 | |
| Apple Safari | =1.2.5 | |
| Apple Safari | =1.3 | |
| Apple Safari | =1.3.0 | |
| Apple Safari | =1.3.1 | |
| Apple Safari | =1.3.2 | |
| Apple Safari | =1.3.2-312.5 | |
| Apple Safari | =1.3.2-312.6 | |
| Apple Safari | =2 | |
| Apple Safari | =2.0 | |
| Apple Safari | =2.0.0 | |
| Apple Safari | =2.0.1 | |
| Apple Safari | =2.0.2 | |
| Apple Safari | =2.0.3 | |
| Apple Safari | =2.0.3-417.8 | |
| Apple Safari | =2.0.3-417.9 | |
| Apple Safari | =2.0.3-417.9.2 | |
| Apple Safari | =2.0.3-417.9.3 | |
| Apple Safari | =2.0.4 | |
| Apple Safari | =2.0.4 | |
| Apple Safari | =3 | |
| Apple Safari | =3.0 | |
| Apple Safari | =3.0.0 | |
| Apple Safari | =3.0.0 | |
| Apple Safari | =3.0.0b | |
| Apple Safari | =3.0.0b | |
| Apple Safari | =3.0.1 | |
| Apple Safari | =3.0.1 | |
| Apple Safari | =3.0.1-beta | |
| Apple Safari | =3.0.1b | |
| Apple Safari | =3.0.1b | |
| Apple Safari | =3.0.2 | |
| Apple Safari | =3.0.2 | |
| Apple Safari | =3.0.2b | |
| Apple Safari | =3.0.2b | |
| Apple Safari | =3.0.3 | |
| Apple Safari | =3.0.3 | |
| Apple Safari | =3.0.3b | |
| Apple Safari | =3.0.3b | |
| Apple Safari | =3.0.4 | |
| Apple Safari | =3.0.4 | |
| Apple Safari | =3.0.4b | |
| Apple Safari | =3.0.4b | |
| Apple Safari | =3.1.0 | |
| Apple Safari | =3.1.0 | |
| Apple Safari | =3.1.0b | |
| Apple Safari | =3.1.0b | |
| Apple Safari | =3.1.1 | |
| Apple Safari | =3.1.1b | |
| Apple Safari | =3.1.2 | |
| Apple Safari | =3.1.2b | |
| Apple Safari | =3.2.0 | |
| Apple Safari | =3.2.0b | |
| Apple Safari | =3.2.1 | |
| Apple Safari | =3.2.1b | |
| Apple Safari | =3.2.2 | |
| Apple Safari | =3.2.2b | |
| Apple Safari | =4.0 | |
| Apple Safari | =4.0-beta | |
| Apple Safari | =4.0.0b | |
| Apple Safari | =4.0.1 | |
| Apple Safari | =4.0.2 | |
| Apple Safari | =4.0.3 | |
| Apple Safari | =4.0.4 | |
| Apple Safari | =4.0.5 | |
| Apple Safari | =4.1 | |
| Apple Safari | =4.1.1 | |
| Apple Safari | =4.1.2 | |
| Apple Safari | =5.0 | |
| Apple Safari | =5.0.1 | |
| Apple Safari | =5.0.2 | |
| Apple Safari | =5.0.4 | |
| Apple Safari | =5.0.5 | |
| Apple Safari | =5.0.6 | |
| Apple Safari | =5.1 | |
| Apple Safari | =5.1.1 | |
| Apple Safari | =5.1.2 | |
| Apple Safari | =5.1.3 | |
| Apple Safari | =5.1.4 | |
| Apple Safari | =5.1.5 | |
| Apple Safari | =5.1.6 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2012/Jul/msg00000.html
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2012/Sep/msg00001.html
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2012/Sep/msg00003.html
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5400
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5485
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5503
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2012-3590?
CVE-2012-3590 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution and application crashes.
How do I fix CVE-2012-3590?
To fix CVE-2012-3590, update Apple Safari to version 6.0 or later, as earlier versions are vulnerable.
What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2012-3590?
CVE-2012-3590 can be exploited via specially crafted websites that trigger memory corruption leading to arbitrary code execution.
Which versions of Apple Safari are affected by CVE-2012-3590?
CVE-2012-3590 affects Apple Safari versions prior to 6.0, including versions down to 1.0.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2012-3590 if I cannot update Safari?
There are no effective workarounds for CVE-2012-3590; updating to the latest version is the recommended mitigation.
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- version/apple safari/2
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- version/apple safari/2.0.3
- version/apple safari/2.0.3-417.8
- version/apple safari/2.0.3-417.9
- version/apple safari/2.0.3-417.9.2
- version/apple safari/2.0.3-417.9.3
- version/apple safari/2.0.4
- version/apple safari/3
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- version/apple safari/3.0.0
- version/apple safari/3.0.0b
- version/apple safari/3.0.1
- version/apple safari/3.0.1-beta
- version/apple safari/3.0.1b
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- version/apple safari/3.0.2b
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- version/apple safari/3.1.2
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- version/apple safari/3.2.0
- version/apple safari/3.2.0b
- version/apple safari/3.2.1
- version/apple safari/3.2.1b
- version/apple safari/3.2.2
- version/apple safari/3.2.2b
- version/apple safari/4.0
- version/apple safari/4.0-beta
- version/apple safari/4.0.0b
- version/apple safari/4.0.1
- version/apple safari/4.0.2
- version/apple safari/4.0.3
- version/apple safari/4.0.4
- version/apple safari/4.0.5
- version/apple safari/4.1
- version/apple safari/4.1.1
- version/apple safari/4.1.2
- version/apple safari/5.0
- version/apple safari/5.0.1
- version/apple safari/5.0.2
- version/apple safari/5.0.4
- version/apple safari/5.0.5
- version/apple safari/5.0.6
- version/apple safari/5.1
- version/apple safari/5.1.1
- version/apple safari/5.1.2
- version/apple safari/5.1.3
- version/apple safari/5.1.4
- version/apple safari/5.1.5
- version/apple safari/5.1.6