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.

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