CVE-2012-3743: Medium severity iphone os vulnerability
Published Sep 20, 2012
·Updated
The System Logs implementation in Apple iOS before 6 does not restrict /var/log access by sandboxed apps, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a crafted app that reads log files.
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-2012-3743?
CVE-2012-3743 has a high severity rating due to the potential for sensitive information disclosure.
2
How do I fix CVE-2012-3743?
To mitigate CVE-2012-3743, upgrade your Apple iOS to version 6 or later where this vulnerability is addressed.
3
What systems are affected by CVE-2012-3743?
CVE-2012-3743 affects Apple iOS versions prior to 6, including versions from 1.0.0 to 5.1.1.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2012-3743?
CVE-2012-3743 is a vulnerability related to inadequate access control on system logs in Apple iOS.
5
Can CVE-2012-3743 be exploited by remote attackers?
Yes, CVE-2012-3743 can be exploited by remote attackers through crafted applications that read the log files.