CVE-2012-0595

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

⚠️ This WebKit vulnerability is a sneaky one, lurking in older versions of iOS and iTunes! 🌐 Think of WebKit as a restaurant that serves up web pages. If you order a dish that isn’t checked properly, you might end up with something spoiled that causes a total meltdown in the kitchen! 🍽️ An attacker could craft a malicious website that, when visited, executes arbitrary code or crashes the application — effectively locking you out of your favorite media! Imagine suddenly being denied entry to a show you were all set to enjoy. 🎭

Put simply

Think of WebKit as a restaurant that serves up web pages. If you order a dish that isn’t checked properly, you might end up with something spoiled that causes a total meltdown in the kitchen! 🍽️ The flaw in WebKit allows remote attackers to exploit memory corruption vulnerabilities, leading to unexpected behavior or a crash. This could happen when an unsuspecting user visits a specially crafted website.

What to do

An attacker could craft a malicious website that, when visited, executes arbitrary code or crashes the application — effectively locking you out of your favorite media! Imagine suddenly being denied entry to a show you were all set to enjoy. 🎭 To protect yourself, make sure to update to the latest version of iOS and iTunes. If you’re still running older versions, consider taking extra caution while browsing, and avoid unknown websites. 🛡️ You've got this! Stay updated, stay secure! 🔒

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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