CWE
264
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2012-3736

First published: Thu Sep 20 2012(Updated: )

The Passcode Lock implementation in Apple iOS before 6 allows physically proximate attackers to bypass an intended passcode requirement via vectors related to ending a FaceTime call.

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-2012-3736?

    CVE-2012-3736 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow unauthorized access.

  • How do I fix CVE-2012-3736?

    To fix CVE-2012-3736, users should update their Apple iOS to version 6 or later.

  • What types of devices are affected by CVE-2012-3736?

    CVE-2012-3736 affects all Apple iPhone OS versions prior to 6, including multiple early iterations of iOS.

  • Can CVE-2012-3736 be exploited remotely?

    CVE-2012-3736 requires physical proximity to exploit, meaning it cannot be used remotely.

  • What vulnerability does CVE-2012-3736 address?

    CVE-2012-3736 addresses a flaw in the Passcode Lock implementation that allows bypassing the passcode requirement after ending a FaceTime call.

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