CWE
264
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2012-3728

First published: Thu Sep 20 2012(Updated: )

The kernel in Apple iOS before 6 dereferences invalid pointers during the handling of packet-filter data structures, which allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted program that makes packet-filter ioctl calls.

Credit: product-security@apple.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
iPhone OS<=5.1.1
iPhone OS=1.0.0
iPhone OS=1.0.1
iPhone OS=1.0.2
iPhone OS=1.1.0
iPhone OS=1.1.1
iPhone OS=1.1.2
iPhone OS=1.1.3
iPhone OS=1.1.4
iPhone OS=1.1.5
iPhone OS=2.0
iPhone OS=2.0.0
iPhone OS=2.0.1
iPhone OS=2.0.2
iPhone OS=2.1
iPhone OS=2.1.1
iPhone OS=2.2
iPhone OS=2.2.1
iPhone OS=3.0
iPhone OS=3.0.1
iPhone OS=3.1
iPhone OS=3.1.2
iPhone OS=3.1.3
iPhone OS=3.2
iPhone OS=3.2.1
iPhone OS=3.2.2
iPhone OS=4.0
iPhone OS=4.0.1
iPhone OS=4.0.2
iPhone OS=4.1
iPhone OS=4.2.1
iPhone OS=4.2.5
iPhone OS=4.2.8
iPhone OS=4.3.0
iPhone OS=4.3.1
iPhone OS=4.3.2
iPhone OS=4.3.3
iPhone OS=4.3.5
iPhone OS=5.0
iPhone OS=5.0.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2012-3728?

    CVE-2012-3728 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow local users to gain elevated privileges.

  • How does CVE-2012-3728 affect Apple iOS?

    CVE-2012-3728 affects Apple iOS by allowing local users to exploit the kernel through crafted packet-filter ioctl calls.

  • What versions of Apple iOS are impacted by CVE-2012-3728?

    CVE-2012-3728 affects Apple iOS versions prior to 6, including all prior versions listed up to 5.1.1.

  • How do I fix CVE-2012-3728?

    To fix CVE-2012-3728, update your Apple iOS device to version 6 or above, where this vulnerability has been patched.

  • Who can exploit CVE-2012-3728?

    CVE-2012-3728 can be exploited by any local user with the ability to execute a crafted program that interacts with packet-filter data structures.

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