CVE-2012-3731: Low severity iphone os vulnerability

Published 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.

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-2012-3731?

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

2

How do I fix CVE-2012-3731?

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

3

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

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

4

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.

5

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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