CVE-2012-0672 Memory corruption in n/a

Medium 6.8 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via a crafted website exploiting WebKit memory corruption in iOS.

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-2012-0672?

CVE-2012-0672 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Apple Iphone Os, published on 8 May 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

WebKit in Apple iOS before 5.1.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) via a crafted web site.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-0672?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Apple Iphone Os.

How do I fix CVE-2012-0672?

No fix has been published for CVE-2012-0672 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2012-0672 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2012-0672 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Apple Iphone Os vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-7xjh-cjj9-7rmx, UBUNTU-CVE-2012-0672.

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