CVE-2012-3748: Race Condition
First published: Sat Nov 03 2012(Updated: )
Race condition in WebKit in Apple iOS before 6.0.1 and Safari before 6.0.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via vectors involving JavaScript arrays.
Credit: product-security@apple.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Apple Mobile Safari | <=6.0.1 | |
| Apple Mobile Safari | =1.0-beta | |
| Apple Mobile Safari | =1.0-beta2 | |
| Apple Mobile Safari | =1.0.0 | |
| Apple Mobile Safari | =1.0.0b1 | |
| Apple Mobile Safari | =1.0.0b2 | |
| Apple Mobile Safari | =1.0.1 | |
| Apple Mobile Safari | =1.0.2 | |
| Apple Mobile Safari | =1.0.3 | |
| Apple Mobile Safari | =1.1.0 | |
| Apple Mobile Safari | =1.1.1 | |
| Apple Mobile Safari | =1.2.0 | |
| Apple Mobile Safari | =1.2.1 | |
| Apple Mobile Safari | =1.2.2 | |
| Apple Mobile Safari | =1.2.3 | |
| Apple Mobile Safari | =1.2.4 | |
| Apple Mobile Safari | =1.2.5 | |
| Apple Mobile Safari | =1.3 | |
| Apple Mobile Safari | =1.3.0 | |
| Apple Mobile Safari | =1.3.1 | |
| Apple Mobile Safari | =1.3.2 | |
| Apple Mobile Safari | =2.0.0 | |
| Apple Mobile Safari | =2.0.1 | |
| Apple Mobile Safari | =2.0.2 | |
| Apple Mobile Safari | =2.0.3 | |
| Apple Mobile Safari | =2.0.4 | |
| Apple Mobile Safari | =3.0.0 | |
| Apple Mobile Safari | =3.0.0b | |
| Apple Mobile Safari | =3.0.1 | |
| Apple Mobile Safari | =3.0.1-beta | |
| Apple Mobile Safari | =3.0.1b | |
| Apple Mobile Safari | =3.0.2 | |
| Apple Mobile Safari | =3.0.2b | |
| Apple Mobile Safari | =3.0.3 | |
| Apple Mobile Safari | =3.0.3b | |
| Apple Mobile Safari | =3.0.4 | |
| Apple Mobile Safari | =3.0.4b | |
| Apple Mobile Safari | =3.1.0 | |
| Apple Mobile Safari | =3.1.0b | |
| Apple Mobile Safari | =3.1.1 | |
| Apple Mobile Safari | =3.1.2 | |
| Apple Mobile Safari | =3.2.0 | |
| Apple Mobile Safari | =3.2.1 | |
| Apple Mobile Safari | =3.2.2 | |
| Apple Mobile Safari | =4.0 | |
| Apple Mobile Safari | =4.0-beta | |
| Apple Mobile Safari | =4.0.0b | |
| Apple Mobile Safari | =4.0.1 | |
| Apple Mobile Safari | =4.0.2 | |
| Apple Mobile Safari | =4.0.3 | |
| Apple Mobile Safari | =4.0.4 | |
| Apple Mobile Safari | =4.0.5 | |
| Apple Mobile Safari | =4.1 | |
| Apple Mobile Safari | =4.1.1 | |
| Apple Mobile Safari | =4.1.2 | |
| Apple Mobile Safari | =5.0 | |
| Apple Mobile Safari | =5.0.1 | |
| Apple Mobile Safari | =5.0.2 | |
| Apple Mobile Safari | =5.0.4 | |
| Apple Mobile Safari | =5.0.5 | |
| Apple Mobile Safari | =5.0.6 | |
| Apple Mobile Safari | =5.1 | |
| Apple Mobile Safari | =5.1.1 | |
| Apple Mobile Safari | =5.1.2 | |
| Apple Mobile Safari | =5.1.3 | |
| Apple Mobile Safari | =5.1.4 | |
| Apple Mobile Safari | =5.1.5 | |
| Apple Mobile Safari | =5.1.6 | |
| Apple Mobile Safari | =5.1.7 | |
| Apple Mobile Safari | =6.0 | |
| iStyle @cosme iPhone OS | <=6.0 | |
| iStyle @cosme iPhone OS | =1.0.0 | |
| iStyle @cosme iPhone OS | =1.0.1 | |
| iStyle @cosme iPhone OS | =1.0.2 | |
| iStyle @cosme iPhone OS | =1.1.0 | |
| iStyle @cosme iPhone OS | =1.1.1 | |
| iStyle @cosme iPhone OS | =1.1.2 | |
| iStyle @cosme iPhone OS | =1.1.3 | |
| iStyle @cosme iPhone OS | =1.1.4 | |
| iStyle @cosme iPhone OS | =1.1.5 | |
| iStyle @cosme iPhone OS | =2.0 | |
| iStyle @cosme iPhone OS | =2.0.0 | |
| iStyle @cosme iPhone OS | =2.0.1 | |
| iStyle @cosme iPhone OS | =2.0.2 | |
| iStyle @cosme iPhone OS | =2.1 | |
| iStyle @cosme iPhone OS | =2.1.1 | |
| iStyle @cosme iPhone OS | =2.2 | |
| iStyle @cosme iPhone OS | =2.2.1 | |
| iStyle @cosme iPhone OS | =3.0 | |
| iStyle @cosme iPhone OS | =3.0.1 | |
| iStyle @cosme iPhone OS | =3.1 | |
| iStyle @cosme iPhone OS | =3.1.2 | |
| iStyle @cosme iPhone OS | =3.1.3 | |
| iStyle @cosme iPhone OS | =3.2 | |
| iStyle @cosme iPhone OS | =3.2.1 | |
| iStyle @cosme iPhone OS | =3.2.2 | |
| iStyle @cosme iPhone OS | =4.0 | |
| iStyle @cosme iPhone OS | =4.0.1 | |
| iStyle @cosme iPhone OS | =4.0.2 | |
| iStyle @cosme iPhone OS | =4.1 | |
| iStyle @cosme iPhone OS | =4.2.1 | |
| iStyle @cosme iPhone OS | =4.2.5 | |
| iStyle @cosme iPhone OS | =4.2.8 | |
| iStyle @cosme iPhone OS | =4.3.0 | |
| iStyle @cosme iPhone OS | =4.3.1 | |
| iStyle @cosme iPhone OS | =4.3.2 | |
| iStyle @cosme iPhone OS | =4.3.3 | |
| iStyle @cosme iPhone OS | =4.3.5 | |
| iStyle @cosme iPhone OS | =5.0 | |
| iStyle @cosme iPhone OS | =5.0.1 | |
| iStyle @cosme iPhone OS | =5.1.1 |
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Reference Links
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2012-11/0012.html
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2012-11/0013.html
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2012/Nov/msg00000.html
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2012/Nov/msg00001.html
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2013/Sep/msg00003.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/51445
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5567
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5568
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5598
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5921
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/56362
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2012-3748?
CVE-2012-3748 has a high severity rating due to its potential to allow remote code execution and application crashes.
How do I fix CVE-2012-3748?
To fix CVE-2012-3748, users should update to Apple iOS versions 6.0.1 or later and Safari versions 6.0.2 or later.
What systems are affected by CVE-2012-3748?
CVE-2012-3748 affects various versions of Apple Safari and iPhone OS prior to their secure updates.
What kind of attacks exploit CVE-2012-3748?
CVE-2012-3748 can be exploited through specially crafted JavaScript that manipulates arrays, leading to arbitrary code execution.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2012-3748?
While the best solution is to update the software, temporary mitigation strategies include disabling JavaScript in Safari.
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- version/apple mobile safari/5.1.3
- version/apple mobile safari/5.1.4
- version/apple mobile safari/5.1.5
- version/apple mobile safari/5.1.6
- version/apple mobile safari/5.1.7
- version/apple mobile safari/6.0
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