CVE-2012-3727: Buffer Overflow
Published Sep 20, 2012
·Updated
Buffer overflow in the IPsec component in Apple iOS before 6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted racoon configuration file.
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=2.0.0
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
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-2012-3727?
CVE-2012-3727 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for remote code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2012-3727?
To resolve CVE-2012-3727, update your device to iOS version 6 or later.
3
Which devices are affected by CVE-2012-3727?
CVE-2012-3727 affects all versions of Apple iOS prior to version 6, including iPhones and iPads.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2012-3727?
CVE-2012-3727 is a buffer overflow vulnerability in the IPsec component of Apple iOS.
5
Can CVE-2012-3727 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2012-3727 can be exploited remotely through a specially crafted racoon configuration file.