CVE-2012-0609

Name: CVE-2012-0609
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2012-03-08T22:55:02.887+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 4.01%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2012-0609 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. WebKit, as used in Apple iOS before 5.1 and iTunes before 10.6, 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-2012-03-07-1 and APPLE-SA-2012-03-07-2.. EPSS estimates a 4.01% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

WebKit, as used in Apple iOS before 5.1 and iTunes before 10.6, 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-2012-03-07-1 and APPLE-SA-2012-03-07-2.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

4.01%

89.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Iphone Os	< 5.1
Apple	Itunes	< 10.6

References

http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2012/Mar/msg00000.htmlMailing List, Vendor Advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2012/Mar/msg00001.htmlMailing List, Vendor Advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2012/Mar/msg00003.htmlMailing List, Vendor Advisory
http://osvdb.org/79931Broken Link
http://secunia.com/advisories/48274Third Party Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/48288Third Party Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/48377Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/52365Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1026774Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/73828Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A17434Third Party Advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2012/Mar/msg00000.htmlMailing List, Vendor Advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2012/Mar/msg00001.htmlMailing List, Vendor Advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2012/Mar/msg00003.htmlMailing List, Vendor Advisory
http://osvdb.org/79931Broken Link
http://secunia.com/advisories/48274Third Party Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/48288Third Party Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/48377Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/52365Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1026774Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/73828Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A17434Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 8, 2012
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-0609?

How severe is CVE-2012-0609?

Severity scoring for CVE-2012-0609 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.01% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2012-0609?

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