CVE-2012-0598: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2012-0598: WebKit, as used in Apple iOS before 5.1 and iTunes before 10.6, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrar...

WebKit, as used in Apple iOS before 5.1 and iTunes before 10.6, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) via a crafted web site, a different vulnerability than other WebKit CVEs listed in APPLE-SA-2012-03-07-1 and APPLE-SA-2012-03-07-2.

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

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is a legacy Apple WebKit flaw that could let a remote attacker crash an application or run code if a user visits a crafted website. The cited scope is Apple iOS before 5.1 and iTunes before 10.6. Current risk depends on whether those obsolete versions still exist in the environment. Exposure is most likely limited to unmanaged, embedded, archived, or legacy Apple systems still running iOS before 5.1 or iTunes before 10.6. Updated Apple platforms are not shown as affected in the provided sources. Treat this as high priority only if legacy Apple devices or iTunes installations remain in use. For modern managed fleets, the business urgency is mainly confirming there are no forgotten obsolete systems. Mitigation focus: Update affected iOS devices to 5.1 or later where supported.; Update iTunes installations to 10.6 or later where applicable.; Retire or isolate legacy Apple systems that cannot be updated..

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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oval:org.mitre.oval:def:17375CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature
apple-webkit-cve20120598-code-execution(73817)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF

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