CVE-2012-3739 Auth bypass in n/a
Physically proximate attackers can bypass the iOS passcode lock by exploiting the camera interface, requiring local access.
- 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-2012-3739?
CVE-2012-3739 is a low-severity authentication bypass 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 Passcode Lock implementation in Apple iOS before 6 allows physically proximate attackers to bypass an intended passcode requirement via vectors involving use of the camera.
Weakness: CWE-264
Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-3739?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Iphone Os.
How do I fix CVE-2012-3739?
No fix has been published for CVE-2012-3739 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and rotate credentials and sessions that may have been exposed. More about Authentication bypass.
Is CVE-2012-3739 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2012-3739 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Iphone Os
Sources
Also known as GHSA-5c8q-7c25-8v89.