How severe is CVE-2012-0645?

CVE-2012-0645 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.2, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2012-0645 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-0645?

CVE-2012-0645 affects Apple Iphone Os. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-0645?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2012-0645 published?

CVE-2012-0645 was published on 2012-03-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-0645

CVE-2012-0645 is a low-severity vulnerability in Apple Iphone Os with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-264.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 1.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (27th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Apple Iphone Os
Published: 2012-03-08
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Siri in Apple iOS before 5.1 does not properly restrict the ability of Mail.app to handle voice commands, which allows physically proximate attackers to bypass the locked state via a command that forwards an active e-mail message to an arbitrary recipient.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-0645?: Siri in Apple iOS before 5.1 does not properly restrict the ability of Mail.app to handle voice commands, which allows physically proximate attackers to bypass the locked state via a command that forwards an active e-mail message to an arbitrary recipient.
How severe is CVE-2012-0645?: CVE-2012-0645 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.2, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2012-0645 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-0645?: CVE-2012-0645 affects Apple Iphone Os. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-0645?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-0645 published?: CVE-2012-0645 was published on 2012-03-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

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