CVE-2012-0627

Description

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 corruption and application crash) via a crafted web site, a different vulnerability than other WebKit CVEs listed in APPLE-SA-2012-03-07-1 and APPLE-SA-2012-03-07-2.

Category

9.3
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 1.84% Top 20%
Vendor Advisory apple.com Vendor Advisory apple.com Vendor Advisory apple.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/52365 vdb entry third party advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1026774 vdb entry third party advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/48377 third party advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2012/Mar/msg00003.html mailing list vendor advisory
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A17429 vdb entry third party advisory signature
http://secunia.com/advisories/48274 third party advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2012/Mar/msg00000.html mailing list vendor advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/48288 third party advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2012/Mar/msg00001.html mailing list vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2012-0627?
CVE-2012-0627 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2012-0627?
To fix CVE-2012-0627, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2012-0627 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2012-0627 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~2% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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