Apple iOS before 8.1.1 does not properly enforce the failed-passcode limit, which makes it easier for physically proximate attackers to bypass the lock-screen protection mechanism via a series of guesses.
Affected Software
| Name | Vendor | Start Version | End Version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iphone_os | Apple | * | 8.1 (including) |
| Iphone_os | Apple | 8.0 (including) | 8.0 (including) |
| Iphone_os | Apple | 8.0.1 (including) | 8.0.1 (including) |
| Iphone_os | Apple | 8.0.2 (including) | 8.0.2 (including) |
References
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2014/Nov/msg00000.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/62504
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/71138
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1031232
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/98776
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204418
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT6590
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2014/Nov/msg00000.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/62504
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/71138
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1031232
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/98776
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204418
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT6590