2.1
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2012-3731

First published: Thu Sep 20 2012(Updated: )

Mail in Apple iOS before 6 does not properly implement the Data Protection feature for e-mail attachments, which allows physically proximate attackers to bypass an intended passcode requirement via unspecified vectors.

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-2012-3731?

    CVE-2012-3731 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for bypassing passcode protection.

  • How do I fix CVE-2012-3731?

    To fix CVE-2012-3731, update your device to Apple iOS version 6 or later.

  • What types of attacks are possible with CVE-2012-3731?

    CVE-2012-3731 allows physically proximate attackers to bypass email attachment passcode requirements.

  • Which versions of iOS are affected by CVE-2012-3731?

    CVE-2012-3731 affects all versions of Apple iOS prior to 6, including 5.1.1 and earlier.

  • Is my device vulnerable if I am using iOS 6 or later regarding CVE-2012-3731?

    No, devices running iOS 6 or later are not vulnerable to CVE-2012-3731.

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