CVE-2012-3726: Double Free
Published Sep 20, 2012
·Updated
Double free vulnerability in ImageIO in Apple iOS before 6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted JPEG image.
Affected Software
40 affected components
apple iPhone OS<=5.1.1
apple iPhone OS=1.0.0
apple iPhone OS=1.0.1
apple iPhone OS=1.0.2
apple iPhone OS=1.1.0
apple iPhone OS=1.1.1
apple iPhone OS=1.1.2
apple iPhone OS=1.1.3
apple iPhone OS=1.1.4
apple iPhone OS=1.1.5
apple iPhone OS=2.0
apple iPhone OS=2.0.1
apple iPhone OS=2.0.2
apple iPhone OS=2.1
apple iPhone OS=2.1.1
apple iPhone OS=2.2
apple iPhone OS=2.2.1
apple iPhone OS=3.0
apple iPhone OS=3.0.1
apple iPhone OS=3.1
apple iPhone OS=3.1.2
apple iPhone OS=3.1.3
apple iPhone OS=3.2
apple iPhone OS=3.2.1
apple iPhone OS=3.2.2
apple iPhone OS=4.0
apple iPhone OS=4.0.1
apple iPhone OS=4.0.2
apple iPhone OS=4.1
apple iPhone OS=4.2.1
apple iPhone OS=4.2.5
apple iPhone OS=4.2.8
apple iPhone OS=4.3.0
apple iPhone OS=4.3.1
apple iPhone OS=4.3.2
apple iPhone OS=4.3.3
apple iPhone OS=4.3.5
apple iPhone OS=5.0
apple iPhone OS=5.0.1
apple iPhone OS=5.1
Event History
Sep 20, 2012
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2012-3726?
CVE-2012-3726 is classified as a high severity vulnerability that can lead to remote code execution or denial of service.
2
How do I fix CVE-2012-3726?
To fix CVE-2012-3726, update your affected Apple iOS device to version 6 or later.
3
What causes CVE-2012-3726?
CVE-2012-3726 is caused by a double free vulnerability in the ImageIO component when processing a crafted JPEG image.
4
Which Apple iOS versions are affected by CVE-2012-3726?
CVE-2012-3726 affects Apple iOS versions prior to 6, including all versions from 1.0.0 to 5.1.1.
5
Can CVE-2012-3726 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2012-3726 can be exploited remotely by attackers through crafted JPEG images.