Vulnerability Description
The Passcode Lock feature in Apple iPhone OS 1.0 through 2.1 and iPhone OS for iPod touch 1.1 through 2.1 displays SMS messages when the emergency-call screen is visible, which allows physically proximate attackers to obtain sensitive information by reading these messages. NOTE: this might be a duplicate of CVE-2008-4593.
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.html
- http://osvdb.org/50027
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32756
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3318Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32394Vendor Advisory
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/3232
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2008/Nov/msg00002.html
- http://osvdb.org/50027
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32756
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3318Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32394Vendor Advisory
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/3232
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-4230?
CVE-2008-4230 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 1.9 (LOW). The Passcode Lock feature in Apple iPhone OS 1.0 through 2.1 and iPhone OS for iPod touch 1.1 through 2.1 displays SMS messages when the emergency-call screen is visible, which allows physically proxi...
How severe is CVE-2008-4230?
CVE-2008-4230 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 1.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-4230?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Ipod Touch, Apple Iphone Os.