CVE-2012-0642 Integer overflow in n/a
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.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Iphone Os
Sources
Also known as GHSA-r486-q6j7-vv34.