CVE-2012-0643 json
The kernel in Apple iOS before 5.1 does not properly handle debug system calls, which allows remote attackers to bypass sandbox restriction…
published 2012-03-08 14 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2012-0675
- cvss
- 9.3
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 5.1%
- EPSS 5.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 92%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
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.
Patch / fix
- apple iphone_os 5.1
Exploit prediction
5.07% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 92% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-09).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 9.3 | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
Classification
- Weakness
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- CWE-264 Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls
References
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lists.apple.com
/archives/security-announce/2012/Sep/msg00004.html
vendor-advisory, mailing-list
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lists.apple.com
/archives/security-announce/2012/Mar/msg00001.html
vendor-advisory, mailing-list
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support.apple.com
/kb/HT5501
vendor-advisory
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securitytracker.com
/id?1026774
vdb-entry, third-party-advisory
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secunia.com
/advisories/48288
third-party-advisory
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2012-0643
- NVD CVE-2012-0643
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