CVE-2012-3747: Buffer Overflow
First published: Thu Sep 20 2012(Updated: )
WebKit, as used in Apple iOS before 6, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) via a crafted web site.
Credit: product-security@apple.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How 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-2012-3747?
CVE-2012-3747 is rated as high severity due to its potential to allow remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2012-3747?
To mitigate CVE-2012-3747, users should update their iOS devices to version 6 or later.
What types of vulnerabilities does CVE-2012-3747 exploit?
CVE-2012-3747 exploits vulnerabilities in the WebKit component used in older versions of Apple iOS.
Which Apple iOS versions are affected by CVE-2012-3747?
CVE-2012-3747 affects all versions of Apple iOS before 6.0, including versions as early as 1.0.0 up to 5.1.1.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2012-3747?
The potential impacts of CVE-2012-3747 include execution of arbitrary code or denial of service through application crashes.
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