CVE-2012-3725 Information disclosure in n/a

Low 3.3 Published Updated

Remote attackers can sniff unencrypted Wi-Fi networks to obtain sensitive location data from iOS devices via DHCP packets.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2012-3725?

CVE-2012-3725 is a low-severity vulnerability in Apple Iphone Os, published on 20 Sep 2012. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The DNAv4 protocol implementation in the DHCP component in Apple iOS before 6 sends Wi-Fi packets containing a MAC address of a host on a previously used network, which might allow remote attackers to obtain sensitive information about previous device locations by sniffing an unencrypted Wi-Fi network for these packets.

Weakness: CWE-200

Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-3725?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Apple Iphone Os.

How do I fix CVE-2012-3725?

No fix has been published for CVE-2012-3725 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2012-3725 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2012-3725 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Apple Iphone Os vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-72c4-8fq6-q36h.

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