CVE-2012-0585: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2012-0585: The Private Browsing feature in Safari in Apple iOS before 5.1 allows remote attackers to bypass intended p...

The Private Browsing feature in Safari in Apple iOS before 5.1 allows remote attackers to bypass intended privacy settings and insert history entries via JavaScript code that calls the (1) pushState or (2) replaceState method.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 6, 2024, 18:30 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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CVE-2012-0585 is a Safari privacy bypass in Apple iOS before 5.1. A web page could cause entries to appear in browser history even when Private Browsing was intended to prevent that. This is mainly a privacy and trust issue for legacy iOS devices, not a system takeover issue based on the provided sources. Exposure is limited to Apple iOS devices before version 5.1 using Safari Private Browsing. Modern managed fleets are unlikely to be exposed unless obsolete iOS devices remain active or retained for testing, kiosk, or legacy business use. Treat as low operational urgency unless legacy iOS devices remain in use. The main business concern is privacy assurance: Private Browsing did not behave as users expected on affected versions. Mitigation focus: Update affected iOS devices to version 5.1 or later where possible.; Follow Apple’s cited 2012 security advisory guidance for legacy devices.; Retire or isolate devices that cannot receive the fixed iOS release..

Prepared: Jun 24, 2026, 12:52 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Mar 8, 2012, 22:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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appleios-browsing-sec-bypass(73871)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF

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