critical
9.3
CWE
119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2012-3646: Buffer Overflow

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 SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Apple Mobile Safari<=5.1.7
Apple Mobile Safari=1.0
Apple Mobile Safari=1.0-beta
Apple Mobile Safari=1.0-beta2
Apple Mobile Safari=1.0.0
Apple Mobile Safari=1.0.0b1
Apple Mobile Safari=1.0.0b2
Apple Mobile Safari=1.0.1
Apple Mobile Safari=1.0.2
Apple Mobile Safari=1.0.3
Apple Mobile Safari=1.0.3-85.8
Apple Mobile Safari=1.0.3-85.8.1
Apple Mobile Safari=1.0b1
Apple Mobile Safari=1.1
Apple Mobile Safari=1.1.0
Apple Mobile Safari=1.1.1
Apple Mobile Safari=1.2
Apple Mobile Safari=1.2.0
Apple Mobile Safari=1.2.1
Apple Mobile Safari=1.2.2
Apple Mobile Safari=1.2.3
Apple Mobile Safari=1.2.4
Apple Mobile Safari=1.2.5
Apple Mobile Safari=1.3
Apple Mobile Safari=1.3.0
Apple Mobile Safari=1.3.1
Apple Mobile Safari=1.3.2
Apple Mobile Safari=1.3.2-312.5
Apple Mobile Safari=1.3.2-312.6
Apple Mobile Safari=2
Apple Mobile Safari=2.0
Apple Mobile Safari=2.0.0
Apple Mobile Safari=2.0.1
Apple Mobile Safari=2.0.2
Apple Mobile Safari=2.0.3
Apple Mobile Safari=2.0.3-417.8
Apple Mobile Safari=2.0.3-417.9
Apple Mobile Safari=2.0.3-417.9.2
Apple Mobile Safari=2.0.3-417.9.3
Apple Mobile Safari=2.0.4
Apple Mobile Safari=2.0.4
Apple Mobile Safari=3
Apple Mobile Safari=3.0
Apple Mobile Safari=3.0.0
Apple Mobile Safari=3.0.0
Apple Mobile Safari=3.0.0b
Apple Mobile Safari=3.0.0b
Apple Mobile Safari=3.0.1
Apple Mobile Safari=3.0.1
Apple Mobile Safari=3.0.1-beta
Apple Mobile Safari=3.0.1b
Apple Mobile Safari=3.0.1b
Apple Mobile Safari=3.0.2
Apple Mobile Safari=3.0.2
Apple Mobile Safari=3.0.2b
Apple Mobile Safari=3.0.2b
Apple Mobile Safari=3.0.3
Apple Mobile Safari=3.0.3
Apple Mobile Safari=3.0.3b
Apple Mobile Safari=3.0.3b
Apple Mobile Safari=3.0.4
Apple Mobile Safari=3.0.4
Apple Mobile Safari=3.0.4b
Apple Mobile Safari=3.0.4b
Apple Mobile Safari=3.1.0
Apple Mobile Safari=3.1.0
Apple Mobile Safari=3.1.0b
Apple Mobile Safari=3.1.0b
Apple Mobile Safari=3.1.1
Apple Mobile Safari=3.1.1b
Apple Mobile Safari=3.1.2
Apple Mobile Safari=3.1.2b
Apple Mobile Safari=3.2.0
Apple Mobile Safari=3.2.0b
Apple Mobile Safari=3.2.1
Apple Mobile Safari=3.2.1b
Apple Mobile Safari=3.2.2
Apple Mobile Safari=3.2.2b
Apple Mobile Safari=4.0
Apple Mobile Safari=4.0-beta
Apple Mobile Safari=4.0.0b
Apple Mobile Safari=4.0.1
Apple Mobile Safari=4.0.2
Apple Mobile Safari=4.0.3
Apple Mobile Safari=4.0.4
Apple Mobile Safari=4.0.5
Apple Mobile Safari=4.1
Apple Mobile Safari=4.1.1
Apple Mobile Safari=4.1.2
Apple Mobile Safari=5.0
Apple Mobile Safari=5.0.1
Apple Mobile Safari=5.0.2
Apple Mobile Safari=5.0.4
Apple Mobile Safari=5.0.5
Apple Mobile Safari=5.0.6
Apple Mobile Safari=5.1
Apple Mobile Safari=5.1.1
Apple Mobile Safari=5.1.2
Apple Mobile Safari=5.1.3
Apple Mobile Safari=5.1.4
Apple Mobile Safari=5.1.5
Apple Mobile Safari=5.1.6

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2012-3646?

    CVE-2012-3646 has a high severity level due to its potential to allow remote code execution or cause a denial of service.

  • How do I fix CVE-2012-3646?

    To fix CVE-2012-3646, update your Apple Safari browser to version 6.0 or later.

  • Which versions of Safari are affected by CVE-2012-3646?

    CVE-2012-3646 affects Apple Safari versions prior to 6.0, specifically versions 5.1.7 and earlier.

  • What are the symptoms of exploitation of CVE-2012-3646?

    Symptoms of exploitation may include unexpected application crashes or unauthorized remote code execution.

  • Who can be impacted by CVE-2012-3646?

    Any user running an affected version of Apple Safari may be vulnerable to exploitation of CVE-2012-3646.

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