CVE-2012-0642

Name: CVE-2012-0642
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2012-03-08T22:55:04.137+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 4.52%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2012-0642 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Integer underflow in Apple iOS before 5.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (device crash) via a crafted catalog file in an HFS disk image.. EPSS estimates a 4.52% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Integer underflow in Apple iOS before 5.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (device crash) via a crafted catalog file in an HFS disk image.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

4.52%

90.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-189

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://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2012/May/msg00001.htmlMailing List, Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/48288Third Party Advisory
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5281Vendor 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://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2012/May/msg00001.htmlMailing List, Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/48288Third Party Advisory
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5281Vendor 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-2012-0642?

Integer underflow in Apple iOS before 5.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (device crash) via a crafted catalog file in an HFS disk image.

How severe is CVE-2012-0642?

Severity scoring for CVE-2012-0642 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.52% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2012-0642?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2012-0642?

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Source: NVD / NIST