CVE-2012-0643

N/A Unknown
Published: March 08, 2012 Modified: April 29, 2026
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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.

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References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2012/Mar/msg00001.html
Source: product-security@apple.com
Mailing List Vendor Advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2012/Sep/msg00004.html
Source: product-security@apple.com
Mailing List Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/48288
Source: product-security@apple.com
Third Party Advisory
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5501
Source: product-security@apple.com
Vendor Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1026774
Source: product-security@apple.com
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2012/Mar/msg00001.html
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Mailing List Vendor Advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2012/Sep/msg00004.html
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Mailing List Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/48288
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party Advisory
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5501
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Vendor Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1026774
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

10 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
N/A / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
4.9%
91th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-264

Affected Vendors

apple

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