CVE-2008-3612

Name: CVE-2008-3612
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2008-09-11T01:13:09.227+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 3.52%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-3612 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The Networking subsystem in Apple iPod touch 2.0 through 2.0.2, and iPhone 2.0 through 2.0.2, uses predictable TCP initial sequence numbers, which allows remote attackers to spoof or hijack a TCP connection.. EPSS estimates a 3.52% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Networking subsystem in Apple iPod touch 2.0 through 2.0.2, and iPhone 2.0 through 2.0.2, uses predictable TCP initial sequence numbers, which allows remote attackers to spoof or hijack a TCP connection.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

3.52%

87.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-330

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Iphone Os	>= 2.0.0, <= 2.0.2

References

http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce//2008/Sep/msg00003.htmlMailing List, Vendor Advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce//2008/Sep/msg00004.htmlMailing List, Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/31823Broken Link, Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/31900Broken Link, Vendor Advisory
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3026Vendor Advisory
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3129Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31092Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1020848Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2525Broken Link, Vendor Advisory
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2558Broken Link, Vendor Advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce//2008/Sep/msg00003.htmlMailing List, Vendor Advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce//2008/Sep/msg00004.htmlMailing List, Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/31823Broken Link, Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/31900Broken Link, Vendor Advisory
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3026Vendor Advisory
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3129Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31092Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1020848Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2525Broken Link, Vendor Advisory
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2558Broken Link, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 11, 2008
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-3612?

How severe is CVE-2008-3612?

CVE-2008-3612 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 3.52% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-3612?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST