CVE-2012-3653: Critical severity safari vulnerability

Published Jul 25, 2012
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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.

Affected Software

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

Event History

Jul 25, 2012
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2012-3653?

CVE-2012-3653 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability that allows remote code execution and potential denial of service through memory corruption.

2

How do I fix CVE-2012-3653?

To fix CVE-2012-3653, update your Apple Safari browser to version 6.0 or later.

3

What versions of Safari are affected by CVE-2012-3653?

CVE-2012-3653 affects Apple Safari versions prior to 6.0, including all versions up to 5.1.7.

4

Can I be attacked through CVE-2012-3653 if I don't use Safari?

No, CVE-2012-3653 specifically targets vulnerabilities within the Apple Safari browser.

5

What are the potential consequences of CVE-2012-3653?

The consequences of CVE-2012-3653 can include arbitrary code execution and application crashes, leading to significant security risks.

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