CVE-2012-3725 Information disclosure in n/a
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.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Iphone Os
Sources
Also known as GHSA-72c4-8fq6-q36h.