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CVE-2008-3612

CWE-330Published: September 11, 2008· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

The Networking subsystem in Apple iPod touch 2.0 through 2.0.2, and iPhone 2.0 through 2.0.2, uses predictable TCP initial sequence numbers, which allows remote attackers to spoof or hijack a TCP connection.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2008-3612 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability

Attack VectorNetwork

Attack ComplexityLow

Privileges Req.None

User InteractionNone

ScopeUnchanged

Impact

ConfidentialityHigh

IntegrityHigh

AvailabilityHigh

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected Vendors & Products

Apple1 product(s)

iphone os

Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time

Offensive Security exploit database

GitHub PoC Search

Community PoC repositories

Rapid7 / Metasploit

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Security advisories & exploits

Official NIST entry

CVE Program entry

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Official Patches & Advisories

ADVISORYhttp://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce//2008/Sep/msg00003.html

ADVISORYhttp://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce//2008/Sep/msg00004.html

ADVISORYhttp://secunia.com/advisories/31823

ADVISORYhttp://secunia.com/advisories/31900

ADVISORYhttp://support.apple.com/kb/HT3026

ADVISORYhttp://support.apple.com/kb/HT3129

ADVISORYhttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31092

ADVISORYhttp://www.securitytracker.com/id?1020848

ADVISORYhttp://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2525

ADVISORYhttp://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2558

ADVISORYhttp://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce//2008/Sep/msg00003.html

ADVISORYhttp://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce//2008/Sep/msg00004.html

ADVISORYhttp://secunia.com/advisories/31823

ADVISORYhttp://secunia.com/advisories/31900

ADVISORYhttp://support.apple.com/kb/HT3026

ADVISORYhttp://support.apple.com/kb/HT3129

ADVISORYhttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31092

ADVISORYhttp://www.securitytracker.com/id?1020848

ADVISORYhttp://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2525

ADVISORYhttp://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2558

All References (20)

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http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce//2008/Sep/msg00003.htmlMailing List · Vendor Advisory

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http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce//2008/Sep/msg00004.htmlMailing List · Vendor Advisory

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http://secunia.com/advisories/31823Broken Link · Vendor Advisory

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http://secunia.com/advisories/31900Broken Link · Vendor Advisory

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http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3026Vendor Advisory

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http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3129Vendor Advisory

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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31092Broken Link · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry

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http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1020848Broken Link · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry

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http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2525Broken Link · Vendor Advisory

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http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2558Broken Link · Vendor Advisory

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http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce//2008/Sep/msg00003.htmlMailing List · Vendor Advisory

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http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce//2008/Sep/msg00004.htmlMailing List · Vendor Advisory

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http://secunia.com/advisories/31823Broken Link · Vendor Advisory

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http://secunia.com/advisories/31900Broken Link · Vendor Advisory

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http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3026Vendor Advisory

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2008-3612

CVSS Score9.8 / 10

SeverityCRITICAL

WeaknessCWE-330

CISA KEVNo

Affected1 vendor(s)

PublishedSep 11, 2008

Related CVEs (CWE-330)

Recommended Actions

→Apply vendor patches immediately
→Monitor CVE-2008-3612 in threat intel feeds
→Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts

Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.

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