CVE-2012-3642

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

⚠️ A crafty website could lead to memory corruption! This sneaky flaw in WebKit allows attackers to execute arbitrary code on Safari before version 6.0. 😱 Think of WebKit as a restaurant that serves meals without checking the quality of the ingredients. If a diner slips in bad food, it can cause a complete kitchen disaster, leading to unexpected chaos! An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to run arbitrary code, which means they might take control over the system or crash the application entirely. This is like letting someone into the kitchen who could mess up all the recipes or worse, spoil the entire meal!

Put simply

Think of WebKit as a restaurant that serves meals without checking the quality of the ingredients. If a diner slips in bad food, it can cause a complete kitchen disaster, leading to unexpected chaos! This vulnerability arises from memory corruption in WebKit, which can be triggered by visiting a specially crafted website. This allows the attacker to execute arbitrary code or freeze the application entirely.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to run arbitrary code, which means they might take control over the system or crash the application entirely. This is like letting someone into the kitchen who could mess up all the recipes or worse, spoil the entire meal! Update your Safari browser to version 6.0 or later to patch this flaw. It's also wise to educate users about the risks of visiting untrusted websites, as this can help mitigate potential attacks. 🛡️ You've got this! Stay alert, and keep your software updated to keep those attackers at bay! 💪✨

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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