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.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2012-3731

low

2.1

20/9/2012

6/8/2024

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 Software	Affected Version	How to fix
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

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

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

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What is the severity of CVE-2012-3731?

How do I fix CVE-2012-3731?

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

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

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