CVE-2012-3738 Security feature bypass in n/a
Physically proximate attackers can bypass iOS passcode lock to make FaceTime calls and view sensitive contact information via Voice Dialing.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2012-3738?
CVE-2012-3738 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, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
The Emergency Dialer screen in the Passcode Lock implementation in Apple iOS before 6 does not properly limit the dialing methods, which allows physically proximate attackers to bypass intended access restrictions and make FaceTime calls through Voice Dialing, or obtain sensitive contact information by attempting to make a FaceTime call and reading the contact suggestions.
Weakness: CWE-264
Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-3738?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Iphone Os.
How do I fix CVE-2012-3738?
No fix has been published for CVE-2012-3738 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2012-3738 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2012-3738 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Iphone Os
Sources
Also known as GHSA-9xgr-mmj7-5vxv.