CVE-2012-0596: WebKit, as used in Apple iOS before 5.1 and iTunes before 10.6, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrar...

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2012-0596 is an old WebKit memory corruption issue affecting Apple iOS before 5.1 and iTunes before 10.6. A malicious website could potentially crash the application or run code on the affected system. Current business urgency mainly depends on whether any legacy Apple devices or old iTunes installations remain in use. Exposure is likely limited to legacy environments running Apple iOS earlier than 5.1 or iTunes earlier than 10.6. Modern managed endpoints are unlikely to be affected, but old devices, kiosks, lab systems, archives, or unsupported software images should be checked. Prioritize this if legacy Apple systems still exist in the environment. Otherwise, handle it as a hygiene and asset-discovery issue rather than an emergency. The main business risk is unsupported software exposed to web content. Mitigation focus: Upgrade affected iOS devices to 5.1 or later where possible.; Upgrade iTunes installations to 10.6 or later.; Remove unsupported Apple devices or iTunes versions from operational networks..

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

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