CVE-2012-3728 Null dereference in n/a
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.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Iphone Os
Sources
Also known as GHSA-ggrw-3wvm-4w3q.