# CVE-2012-3749: The extensions APIs in the kernel in Apple iOS before 6.0.1 provide kernel addresses in responses that contain an OSBundleMachOHeaders key,

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2012-11-03 · Updated: 2024-08-06

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

The extensions APIs in the kernel in Apple iOS before 6.0.1 provide kernel addresses in responses that contain an OSBundleMachOHeaders key, which makes it easier for remote attackers to bypass the ASLR protection mechanism via a crafted app.

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## References

- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/56361
- http://secunia.com/advisories/51445
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5567
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2012/Nov/msg00000.html
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2013/Mar/msg00002.html
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2012-11/0012.html
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5598

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