What is the severity of CVE-2012-3741?

CVE-2012-3741 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to the potential for local users to bypass authentication for purchase transactions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-3741?

To fix CVE-2012-3741, upgrade to iOS version 6 or later.

Who is affected by CVE-2012-3741?

CVE-2012-3741 affects all versions of Apple iOS prior to 6, including versions 1.0.0 through 5.1.1.

What types of devices are vulnerable to CVE-2012-3741?

The vulnerable devices include iPhones, iPads, and iPod Touches running affected versions of iOS.

What happens if CVE-2012-3741 is exploited?

If exploited, CVE-2012-3741 allows a local user to bypass Apple ID authentication, leading to unauthorized purchases.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2012-3741

low

1.9

CWE

287

20/9/2012

6/8/2024

CVE-2012-3741

First published: Thu Sep 20 2012(Updated: )

The Restrictions (aka Parental Controls) implementation in Apple iOS before 6 does not properly handle purchase attempts after a Disable Restrictions action, which allows local users to bypass an intended Apple ID authentication step via an app that performs purchase transactions.

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-2012-3741?
CVE-2012-3741 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to the potential for local users to bypass authentication for purchase transactions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-3741?
To fix CVE-2012-3741, upgrade to iOS version 6 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2012-3741?
CVE-2012-3741 affects all versions of Apple iOS prior to 6, including versions 1.0.0 through 5.1.1.
What types of devices are vulnerable to CVE-2012-3741?
The vulnerable devices include iPhones, iPads, and iPod Touches running affected versions of iOS.
What happens if CVE-2012-3741 is exploited?
If exploited, CVE-2012-3741 allows a local user to bypass Apple ID authentication, leading to unauthorized purchases.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2012-3741?
CVE-2012-3741 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to the potential for local users to bypass authentication for purchase transactions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-3741?
To fix CVE-2012-3741, upgrade to iOS version 6 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2012-3741?
CVE-2012-3741 affects all versions of Apple iOS prior to 6, including versions 1.0.0 through 5.1.1.
What types of devices are vulnerable to CVE-2012-3741?
The vulnerable devices include iPhones, iPads, and iPod Touches running affected versions of iOS.
What happens if CVE-2012-3741 is exploited?
If exploited, CVE-2012-3741 allows a local user to bypass Apple ID authentication, leading to unauthorized purchases.

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