CVE-2012-0607

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

🚨 A cleverly crafted website could send your iOS device into a tailspin! 🌪️ Think of it like a restaurant that serves a dish without properly checking the ingredients — one bad item could spoil the meal entirely, leading to a total kitchen meltdown! An attacker could trick your device into executing malicious code, potentially crashing your applications or causing all sorts of havoc! This could leave your device vulnerable and your data exposed, which is absolutely devastating!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant that serves a dish without properly checking the ingredients — one bad item could spoil the meal entirely, leading to a total kitchen meltdown! This vulnerability in WebKit allows remote attackers to exploit memory corruption, leading to arbitrary code execution or denial of service. It's a sneaky flaw that affects iOS devices before version 5.1 and iTunes before version 10.6.

What to do

An attacker could trick your device into executing malicious code, potentially crashing your applications or causing all sorts of havoc! This could leave your device vulnerable and your data exposed, which is absolutely devastating! To safeguard yourself, update your iOS and iTunes to the latest versions immediately. Regularly check for security updates and avoid clicking on untrusted links until you're sure your device is secure. You've got this! Keep your software updated and you'll be a security hero! 🛡️

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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