Vulnerability Description
Telephony in Apple iOS before 6 uses an SMS message's return address as the displayed sender address, which allows remote attackers to spoof text communication via a message in which the return address does not match the originating address.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Iphone Os | <= 5.1.1 |
References
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2012/Sep/msg00003.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://osvdb.org/85622
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5503Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/78687
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2012/Sep/msg00003.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://osvdb.org/85622
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5503Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/78687
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-3744?
CVE-2012-3744 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). Telephony in Apple iOS before 6 uses an SMS message's return address as the displayed sender address, which allows remote attackers to spoof text communication via a message in which the return addres...
How severe is CVE-2012-3744?
CVE-2012-3744 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-2012-3744?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Iphone Os.