CVE-2012-0646 describes a critical format string vulnerability in the VPN component of Apple iOS versions prior to 5.1. This flaw allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected devices by providing a specially crafted racoon configuration file. With a CVSS score of 9.3, this vulnerability is highly severe, enabling complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability with medium attack complexity and no authentication required. While no public exploit code or active exploitation has been identified, and community discussion is minimal, the potential for severe impact warrants attention.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
< 5.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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