CVE-2012-3728 Null dereference in n/a

Medium 6.9 Published Updated

Local attackers can gain privileges by exploiting a null pointer dereference in the iOS kernel during packet-filter ioctl handling.

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

What is CVE-2012-3728?

CVE-2012-3728 is a medium-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 kernel in Apple iOS before 6 dereferences invalid pointers during the handling of packet-filter data structures, which allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted program that makes packet-filter ioctl calls.

Weakness: CWE-264

Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-3728?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Apple Iphone Os.

How do I fix CVE-2012-3728?

No fix has been published for CVE-2012-3728 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2012-3728 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2012-3728 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Apple Iphone Os vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-ggrw-3wvm-4w3q.

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