CVE-2012-3727 Memory corruption in n/a

Medium 6.8 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code on iOS devices via a crafted racoon configuration file in the IPsec component.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2012-3727?

CVE-2012-3727 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Apple Iphone Os, published on 20 Sep 2012. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Buffer overflow in the IPsec component in Apple iOS before 6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted racoon configuration file.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-3727?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Apple Iphone Os.

How do I fix CVE-2012-3727?

No fix has been published for CVE-2012-3727 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-2012-3727 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2012-3727 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-x98r-27wr-8583.

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