CVE-2012-3733: Infoleak
First published: Thu Sep 20 2012(Updated: )
Messages in Apple iOS before 6, when multiple iMessage e-mail addresses are configured, does not ensure that a reply's sender address matches the recipient address of the original message, which allows remote attackers to obtain potentially sensitive information about alternate e-mail addresses in opportunistic circumstances by reading a reply.
Credit: product-security@apple.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How 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-2012-3733?
CVE-2012-3733 is classified as having a medium severity due to potential information disclosure.
How do I fix CVE-2012-3733?
To mitigate CVE-2012-3733, users should upgrade their Apple iOS devices to version 6.0 or later.
What platforms are affected by CVE-2012-3733?
CVE-2012-3733 affects Apple iOS versions prior to 6.0.
Can CVE-2012-3733 lead to data leaks?
Yes, CVE-2012-3733 can potentially expose alternate email addresses through iMessage.
What does CVE-2012-3733 specifically exploit?
CVE-2012-3733 exploits a flaw in iMessage that does not validate the sender's address against the recipient's address.
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