2.1
CWE
264
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2012-3737

First published: Thu Sep 20 2012(Updated: )

The Passcode Lock implementation in Apple iOS before 6 does not properly restrict photo viewing, which allows physically proximate attackers to view arbitrary stored photos by spoofing a time value.

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-2012-3737?

    CVE-2012-3737 has a Medium severity rating due to its potential to allow unauthorized access to photos.

  • How do I fix CVE-2012-3737?

    To mitigate CVE-2012-3737, users should upgrade their iOS devices to version 6 or later.

  • What does CVE-2012-3737 affect?

    CVE-2012-3737 affects Apple iOS versions prior to 6, specifically allowing photo viewing bypassing the passcode lock.

  • Who can exploit CVE-2012-3737?

    CVE-2012-3737 can be exploited by physically proximate attackers who can manipulate the device's time value.

  • What are the implications of CVE-2012-3737?

    The implications of CVE-2012-3737 include unauthorized access to private photos, compromising user privacy.

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