What is the severity of CVE-2012-3740?

CVE-2012-3740 has been assigned a medium severity level due to its potential to allow unauthorized access to iOS devices.

How do I fix CVE-2012-3740?

To fix CVE-2012-3740, users should update their Apple iOS software to version 6 or later, where the vulnerability has been addressed.

Which versions of iOS are affected by CVE-2012-3740?

CVE-2012-3740 affects all versions of Apple iOS prior to 6, including versions up to 5.1.1.

What type of attacks can exploit CVE-2012-3740?

CVE-2012-3740 can be exploited by physical attackers who can bypass the passcode lock on affected devices.

Is CVE-2012-3740 specific to any device?

CVE-2012-3740 is specific to Apple iOS devices, including iPhones and iPads running versions prior to 6.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2012-3740

low

2.1

CWE

264

20/9/2012

17/9/2024

CVE-2012-3740

First published: Thu Sep 20 2012(Updated: )

The Passcode Lock implementation in Apple iOS before 6 does not properly manage the lock state, which allows physically proximate attackers to bypass an intended passcode requirement via unspecified vectors.

Credit: product-security@apple.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2012-3740?
CVE-2012-3740 has been assigned a medium severity level due to its potential to allow unauthorized access to iOS devices.
How do I fix CVE-2012-3740?
To fix CVE-2012-3740, users should update their Apple iOS software to version 6 or later, where the vulnerability has been addressed.
Which versions of iOS are affected by CVE-2012-3740?
CVE-2012-3740 affects all versions of Apple iOS prior to 6, including versions up to 5.1.1.
What type of attacks can exploit CVE-2012-3740?
CVE-2012-3740 can be exploited by physical attackers who can bypass the passcode lock on affected devices.
Is CVE-2012-3740 specific to any device?
CVE-2012-3740 is specific to Apple iOS devices, including iPhones and iPads running versions prior to 6.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2012-3740?
CVE-2012-3740 has been assigned a medium severity level due to its potential to allow unauthorized access to iOS devices.
How do I fix CVE-2012-3740?
To fix CVE-2012-3740, users should update their Apple iOS software to version 6 or later, where the vulnerability has been addressed.
Which versions of iOS are affected by CVE-2012-3740?
CVE-2012-3740 affects all versions of Apple iOS prior to 6, including versions up to 5.1.1.
What type of attacks can exploit CVE-2012-3740?
CVE-2012-3740 can be exploited by physical attackers who can bypass the passcode lock on affected devices.
Is CVE-2012-3740 specific to any device?
CVE-2012-3740 is specific to Apple iOS devices, including iPhones and iPads running versions prior to 6.

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