1.9
CWE
264
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2012-3729

First published: Thu Sep 20 2012(Updated: )

The Berkeley Packet Filter (BPF) interpreter implementation in the kernel in Apple iOS before 6 accesses uninitialized memory locations, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information about the layout of kernel memory via a crafted program that uses a BPF interface.

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-2012-3729?

    CVE-2012-3729 has a high severity rating due to its potential to leak sensitive information from kernel memory.

  • How do I fix CVE-2012-3729?

    Fixing CVE-2012-3729 involves updating to Apple iOS version 6 or later, which addresses this vulnerability.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2012-3729?

    CVE-2012-3729 affects all versions of Apple iOS prior to 6, including versions 1.0.0 through 5.1.1.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2012-3729?

    CVE-2012-3729 is a memory exposure vulnerability in the Berkeley Packet Filter (BPF) interpreter of the Apple iOS kernel.

  • Can CVE-2012-3729 be exploited remotely?

    No, CVE-2012-3729 can only be exploited by local users with access to the device.

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