The Lock Screen component in Apple iOS before 8.3 does not properly implement the erasure feature for incorrect passcode-authentication attempts, which makes it easier for physically proximate attackers to obtain access by making many passcode guesses.
Affected Software
| Name | Vendor | Start Version | End Version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iphone_os | Apple | * | 8.2 (including) |
References
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Apr/msg00002.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/73978
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1032050
- https://support.apple.com/HT204661
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Apr/msg00002.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/73978
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1032050
- https://support.apple.com/HT204661