Security readout for executives and security teams
This is an old Apple WebKit memory-corruption issue. A victim using affected iOS or iTunes versions could be harmed by visiting a crafted website, potentially leading to application crash or remote code execution. The bundle does not show active exploitation or a current CVSS score. Exposure is mainly legacy Apple environments: iOS devices below 5.1 or systems running iTunes below 10.6. Modern managed fleets are unlikely to be affected unless obsolete devices or software remain in use. Treat as a legacy exposure cleanup item with high impact if present. Prioritize discovery first; if affected versions exist, remove them quickly because the attack path is remote web content. Mitigation focus: Upgrade iOS devices to 5.1 or later where possible.; Upgrade iTunes installations to 10.6 or later.; Retire unsupported legacy Apple devices or isolate them from web browsing..
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- Unknown
- CVSS
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- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
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CVSS and timeline data
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- oval:org.mitre.oval:def:17326CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature
- apple-webkit-cve20112873-code-execution(73802)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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