CVE-2012-3743 json
The System Logs implementation in Apple iOS before 6 does not restrict /var/log access by sandboxed apps, which allows remote attackers to…
published 2012-09-20 14 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2012-3690
- cvss
- 5.0
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 1.9%
- EPSS 1.9% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 80%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
The System Logs implementation in Apple iOS before 6 does not restrict /var/log access by sandboxed apps, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a crafted app that reads log files.
Exploit prediction
1.93% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 80% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-09).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 5.0 | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N |
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/msg00003.html
vendor-advisory
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support.apple.com
/kb/HT5503
vendor-advisory
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exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/78718
vdb-entry
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osvdb.org
/85621
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2012-3743
- NVD CVE-2012-3743
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