CVE-2012-0633

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
89.8
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A crafty website can exploit a memory corruption flaw in WebKit on iOS and iTunes before certain versions, leading to all sorts of chaos! ⚡ Think of it like an unruly guest crashing a party—once they get in, they can turn the music up, spill drinks, or even shut down the whole bash! An attacker could execute arbitrary code or cause the application to crash, resulting in a denial of service. This means your device could be left vulnerable to all sorts of mischief, not to mention the inconvenience of unexpected crashes!

Put simply

Think of it like an unruly guest crashing a party—once they get in, they can turn the music up, spill drinks, or even shut down the whole bash! This vulnerability in WebKit allows remote attackers to exploit memory corruption issues through specially crafted web content, compromising the application running on the affected versions of iOS and iTunes.

What to do

An attacker could execute arbitrary code or cause the application to crash, resulting in a denial of service. This means your device could be left vulnerable to all sorts of mischief, not to mention the inconvenience of unexpected crashes! To protect yourself, upgrade your iOS to version 5.1 or later and update iTunes to version 10.6 or above. Always be cautious when browsing unknown websites and keep your devices updated! You've got this! Follow those steps, and you'll be surfing the web safely in no time! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.03761 · 89.8th 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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