CVE-2012-3697 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can bypass sandbox restrictions to read arbitrary files via malicious file URLs in Apple Safari.
- 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-2012-3697?
CVE-2012-3697 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in Apple Safari, published on 25 Jul 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 Safari before 6.0 does not properly handle file: URLs, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended sandbox restrictions and read arbitrary files by leveraging a WebProcess compromise.
Weakness: CWE-264
Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-3697?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Safari.
How do I fix CVE-2012-3697?
No fix has been published for CVE-2012-3697 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.
Is CVE-2012-3697 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2012-3697 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Safari
Sources
Also known as GHSA-726p-9j28-m79m.