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.
References (5)
Core 5
Core References
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry
x_refsource_sectrack
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1026774
Mailing List, Vendor Advisory vendor-advisory
x_refsource_apple
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2012/Sep/msg00004.html
Vendor Advisory x_refsource_confirm
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5501
Third Party Advisory third-party-advisory
x_refsource_secunia
http://secunia.com/advisories/48288
Mailing List, Vendor Advisory vendor-advisory
x_refsource_apple
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2012/Mar/msg00001.html
Scores
EPSS
0.0488
EPSS Percentile
91.1%
Details
CWE
CWE-264
Status
published
Products (1)
apple/iphone_os
< 5.1
Published
Mar 08, 2012
Tracked Since
Feb 18, 2026