CVE-2012-3744 Other in n/a
Remote attackers can spoof SMS sender addresses by manipulating return addresses, deceiving users about message origin.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2012-3744?
CVE-2012-3744 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Iphone Os, published on 20 Sep 2012. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Telephony in Apple iOS before 6 uses an SMS message's return address as the displayed sender address, which allows remote attackers to spoof text communication via a message in which the return address does not match the originating address.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-3744?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Iphone Os.
How do I fix CVE-2012-3744?
No fix has been published for CVE-2012-3744 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2012-3744 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2012-3744 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Iphone Os
Sources
Also known as GHSA-mhh9-p6qv-qq6h.