CVE-2012-0643

CriticalCVSS 9.3/10Last modified Jun 16, 2026

Description

The kernel in Apple iOS before 5.1 does not properly handle debug system calls, which allows remote attackers to bypass sandbox restrictions and execute arbitrary code via a crafted program.

Metrics

CVSS 2.0 9.3/10AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Weakness enumeration

CWE-264

Affected software

No affected versions have been published.

Timeline

Published
Mar 8, 2012
Last modified
Jun 16, 2026
NVD status
Modified

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CVE-2012-0643: Critical severity, CVSS 9.3 | Vulnix