CVE-2012-3697: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2012-3697: WebKit in Apple Safari before 6.0 does not properly handle file: URLs, which allows remote attackers to byp...

WebKit in Apple Safari before 6.0 does not properly handle file: URLs, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended sandbox restrictions and read arbitrary files by leveraging a WebProcess compromise.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedSep 17, 2024, 03:23 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is an old Safari/WebKit sandbox issue. In Safari before 6.0, mishandling file: URLs could let a remote attacker read local files, but only after they had already compromised the WebProcess. Treat it as a legacy-browser risk, especially on unmanaged or unsupported Apple endpoints. Exposure is most likely limited to legacy systems running Apple Safari before 6.0. Modern managed fleets should have low likelihood unless old macOS images, lab machines, or embedded browser dependencies remain in use. Prioritize this when legacy Apple systems exist or sensitive files could be exposed through outdated browsers. For modern patched fleets, urgency is mainly confirmation and cleanup, not emergency response. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Safari to 6.0 or later where applicable.; Apply Apple security updates referenced by APPLE-SA-2012-07-25-1.; Retire or isolate unsupported Apple systems that cannot update Safari..

Prepared: Jun 24, 2026, 12:34 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Jul 25, 2012, 19:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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