CVE-2012-3735: Infoleak

Published Sep 20, 2012
·
Updated

The Passcode Lock implementation in Apple iOS before 6 does not properly interact with the "Slide to Power Off" feature, which allows physically proximate attackers to see the most recently used third-party app by watching the device's screen.

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-2012-3735?

CVE-2012-3735 has a medium severity rating due to its potential for information exposure.

2

How do I fix CVE-2012-3735?

To fix CVE-2012-3735, update your Apple iOS device to version 6.0 or later.

3

What kind of attack does CVE-2012-3735 allow?

CVE-2012-3735 allows physically proximate attackers to gain access to the most recently used third-party applications.

4

Which iOS versions are affected by CVE-2012-3735?

CVE-2012-3735 affects Apple iOS versions prior to 6.0, including versions up to 5.1.1.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2012-3735?

There is no official workaround for CVE-2012-3735; the best action is to update to a patched version of iOS.

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