CVE-2012-0612

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 crafty crafted website could lead to chaos! WebKit on older iOS and iTunes versions has a vulnerability that lets attackers execute arbitrary code, potentially crashing your app. 😱 Think of it like a restaurant that serves a mystery dish without checking the ingredients — if they don't know what's in it, they could end up serving something harmful! An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on your device, causing a denial of service, memory corruption, or even crashing applications. That means your favorite app could suddenly stop working or worse, your personal data might be at risk.

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant that serves a mystery dish without checking the ingredients — if they don't know what's in it, they could end up serving something harmful! This vulnerability in WebKit allows remote attackers to execute harmful code or cause memory corruption through a cleverly crafted website, affecting users with iOS versions before 5.1 and iTunes versions prior to 10.6.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on your device, causing a denial of service, memory corruption, or even crashing applications. That means your favorite app could suddenly stop working or worse, your personal data might be at risk. Update your iOS and iTunes to the latest versions to patch this vulnerability. Regularly check for software updates to stay protected from future exploits. Don't hesitate to enable automatic updates where possible! You've got this! Keep your devices updated and you'll stay ahead of potential threats! 🛡️

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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