CVE-2012-3736: Medium severity iphone os vulnerability
Published 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.
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-2012-3736?
CVE-2012-3736 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow unauthorized access.
2
How do I fix CVE-2012-3736?
To fix CVE-2012-3736, users should update their Apple iOS to version 6 or later.
3
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.
4
Can CVE-2012-3736 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2012-3736 requires physical proximity to exploit, meaning it cannot be used remotely.
5
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.