CVE-2012-0641

Name: CVE-2012-0641
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2012-03-08T22:55:04.107+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.32%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2012-0641 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. CFNetwork in Apple iOS before 5.1 does not properly construct request headers during parsing of URLs, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a malformed URL, a different vulnerability than CVE-2011-3447.. EPSS estimates a 2.32% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

CFNetwork in Apple iOS before 5.1 does not properly construct request headers during parsing of URLs, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a malformed URL, a different vulnerability than CVE-2011-3447.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.32%

81.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Iphone Os	< 5.1

References

http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2012/Mar/msg00001.htmlMailing List, Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/48288Third Party Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1026774Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2012/Mar/msg00001.htmlMailing List, Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/48288Third Party Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1026774Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-0641?

How severe is CVE-2012-0641?

Severity scoring for CVE-2012-0641 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.32% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2012-0641?

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