CVE-2012-3635

WebKit, as used in Apple Safari before 6.0, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application…

published July 25, 2012

CVSS
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EPSS
4%
Percentile
89.7
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ An attacker could bring Safari to its knees with just a tricky web page! This WebKit vulnerability allows for arbitrary code execution or even crashes in versions before 6.0. 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant where a rogue chef slips a dangerous ingredient into the soup of unsuspecting diners—if nobody checks the recipe, chaos can ensue! This means that if you visit a malicious website, an attacker could run any code they want on your device, potentially leading to data breaches or system crashes. Yikes! It's like letting someone hijack the kitchen and mess with the whole menu!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where a rogue chef slips a dangerous ingredient into the soup of unsuspecting diners—if nobody checks the recipe, chaos can ensue! CVE-2012-3635 is a vulnerability in WebKit, the engine behind Safari, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or induce a denial of service by using crafted web content.

What to do

This means that if you visit a malicious website, an attacker could run any code they want on your device, potentially leading to data breaches or system crashes. Yikes! It's like letting someone hijack the kitchen and mess with the whole menu! To keep your systems safe, ensure you update Safari to version 6.0 or later right away. Regularly check for software updates to patch any vulnerabilities and enhance your security posture. You've got this! Stay proactive and you'll have your devices locked down in no time! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.03729 · 89.7th percentile
Published
2012-07-25T20:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 25 JUL 20:00Z
    WebKit, as used in Apple Safari before 6.0, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application…
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