Vulnerability Description
Race condition in the Passcode Lock feature in Apple iPhone OS 2.0 through 2.1 and iPhone OS for iPod touch 2.0 through 2.1 allows physically proximate attackers to remove the lock and launch arbitrary applications by restoring the device from a backup.
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Ipod Touch | All versions |
| Apple | Iphone Os | All versions |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2008/Nov/msg00002.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://osvdb.org/50026
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32756
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3318Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32394
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1021271
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/3232
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2008/Nov/msg00002.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://osvdb.org/50026
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32756
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3318Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32394
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1021271
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/3232
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-4229?
CVE-2008-4229 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 3.7 (LOW). Race condition in the Passcode Lock feature in Apple iPhone OS 2.0 through 2.1 and iPhone OS for iPod touch 2.0 through 2.1 allows physically proximate attackers to remove the lock and launch arbitrar...
How severe is CVE-2008-4229?
CVE-2008-4229 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 3.7/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-4229?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Ipod Touch, Apple Iphone Os.