Vulnerability 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.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Iphone Os | < 5.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2012/Mar/msg00001.htmlMailing ListVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/48288Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1026774Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2012/Mar/msg00001.htmlMailing ListVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/48288Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1026774Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-0641?
CVE-2012-0641 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). 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 vul...
How severe is CVE-2012-0641?
CVE-2012-0641 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2012-0641?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Iphone Os.