CVE-2012-3701

Description

WebKit, as used in Apple iTunes before 10.7, 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-2012-09-12-1.

Category

9.3
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 1.25% Top 25%
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Affected: n/a n/a
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References

Link Tags
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2012/Sep/msg00005.html vendor advisory
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5485 vendor advisory
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5642 vendor advisory
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5502 vendor advisory
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A17445 vdb entry signature
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/55534 vdb entry
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2012/Sep/msg00001.html vendor advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/78514 vdb entry
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2013/Jan/msg00000.html vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2012-3701?
CVE-2012-3701 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2012-3701?
To fix CVE-2012-3701, 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-2012-3701 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2012-3701 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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