CVE-2012-0643

Description

The kernel in Apple iOS before 5.1 does not properly handle debug system calls, which allows remote attackers to bypass sandbox restrictions and execute arbitrary code via a crafted program.

Category

9.3
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 1.83% 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.securitytracker.com/id?1026774 third party advisory vdb entry
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2012/Sep/msg00004.html vendor advisory mailing list
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5501 vendor advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/48288 third party advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2012/Mar/msg00001.html vendor advisory mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2012-0643?
CVE-2012-0643 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2012-0643?
To fix CVE-2012-0643, 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-2012-0643 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2012-0643 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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