CVE-2012-0593

WebKit, as used in Apple iOS before 5.1 and iTunes before 10.6, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory…

published March 8, 2012

CVSS
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EPSS
4%
Percentile
90.3
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A crafty website could lead to some serious chaos on older iOS devices! 🌐 Think of it like a buffet where a sneaky chef slips in a dish that could cause a food fight – one wrong click and your device might just crash or, worse, execute their mischievous recipe. 🍽️ An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code remotely, causing your device to behave unpredictably. At best, it could lead to a frustrating app crash, and at worst, it could open the door for further malicious activities on your system. Yikes! 😱

Put simply

Think of it like a buffet where a sneaky chef slips in a dish that could cause a food fight – one wrong click and your device might just crash or, worse, execute their mischievous recipe. 🍽️ This vulnerability in WebKit allows remote attackers to trigger memory corruption or execute arbitrary code via a specially crafted website, affecting iOS versions prior to 5.1 and iTunes versions before 10.6.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code remotely, causing your device to behave unpredictably. At best, it could lead to a frustrating app crash, and at worst, it could open the door for further malicious activities on your system. Yikes! 😱 To safeguard against this issue, it's essential to update your iOS devices and iTunes to their latest versions. Ensuring you're using iOS 5.1 or later and iTunes 10.6 or later will help lock down your defenses. 🛡️ You've got this! Stay updated, and keep your devices safe from those sneaky attacks! 💪😊

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.03961 · 90.3th percentile
Published
2012-03-08T22:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 08 MAR 22:00Z
    WebKit, as used in Apple iOS before 5.1 and iTunes before 10.6, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory…
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