CVE-2012-0642 Integer overflow in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or crash iOS devices by tricking users into opening a crafted catalog file in an HFS disk image.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2012-0642?

CVE-2012-0642 is a critical vulnerability in Apple Iphone Os, published on 8 Mar 2012. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Integer underflow in Apple iOS before 5.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (device crash) via a crafted catalog file in an HFS disk image.

Weakness: CWE-189

Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-0642?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Apple Iphone Os.

How do I fix CVE-2012-0642?

No fix has been published for CVE-2012-0642 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2012-0642 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2012-0642 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Apple Iphone Os vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-r486-q6j7-vv34.

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