CVE-2012-0643

NONENVD 0.0

0.0

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.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: —
EPSS: 80.4%
KEV: Not listed

Published

March 8, 2012

Last Modified

April 29, 2026

References (10)

product-security@applehttp://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2012/Mar/msg00001.html
product-security@applehttp://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2012/Sep/msg00004.html
product-security@applehttp://secunia.com/advisories/48288
product-security@applehttp://support.apple.com/kb/HT5501
product-security@applehttp://www.securitytracker.com/id?1026774
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2012/Mar/msg00001.html
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2012/Sep/msg00004.html
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://secunia.com/advisories/48288
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5501
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1026774

Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-2012-0643?

CVE-2012-0643 is a none vulnerability published on March 8, 2012. 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.

When was CVE-2012-0643 disclosed?

CVE-2012-0643 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on March 8, 2012, with the most recent update on April 29, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.

Is CVE-2012-0643 actively exploited?

CVE-2012-0643 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 80.4% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-2012-0643?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2012-0643, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.

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CVE-2012-0643

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