CVE-2012-3668

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
89.6
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 Safari users beware! A crafty crafted website can lead to remote code execution or even crash your app entirely if you're running versions before 6.0! 🔥 Think of WebKit like a restaurant kitchen where the chef blindly follows orders without checking the recipes. A malicious diner can slip in a dangerous ingredient that causes the entire kitchen to blow up! This vulnerability opens the door for remote attackers to execute arbitrary code, potentially wreaking absolute havoc on your device, or even crashing the application altogether. Imagine your favorite app suddenly freezing and crashing just because you visited a malicious site—definitely not a fun dining experience!

Put simply

Think of WebKit like a restaurant kitchen where the chef blindly follows orders without checking the recipes. A malicious diner can slip in a dangerous ingredient that causes the entire kitchen to blow up! CVE-2012-3668 is a vulnerability in WebKit used by Safari that allows attackers to exploit memory corruption through a specially crafted webpage. This exploitation can lead to arbitrary code execution or application crashes.

What to do

This vulnerability opens the door for remote attackers to execute arbitrary code, potentially wreaking absolute havoc on your device, or even crashing the application altogether. Imagine your favorite app suddenly freezing and crashing just because you visited a malicious site—definitely not a fun dining experience! To protect yourself, it's crucial to upgrade your Safari browser to version 6.0 or later. Also, consider enabling automatic updates to ensure you stay protected against future vulnerabilities! You've got this! Stay vigilant and keep your software updated to secure your browsing experience! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.03697 · 89.6th 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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