CVE-2012-3729 Information disclosure in n/a
Local attackers can read sensitive kernel memory layout information via a crafted BPF program in iOS.
- 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-2012-3729?
CVE-2012-3729 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 Berkeley Packet Filter (BPF) interpreter implementation in the kernel in Apple iOS before 6 accesses uninitialized memory locations, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information about the layout of kernel memory via a crafted program that uses a BPF interface.
Weakness: CWE-264
Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-3729?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Iphone Os.
How do I fix CVE-2012-3729?
No fix has been published for CVE-2012-3729 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2012-3729 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2012-3729 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Iphone Os
Sources
Also known as GHSA-pwf5-wh33-96q9.