Vulnerability Description
The Profiles component in Apple iPhone OS 1.0 through 2.2.1 and iPhone OS for iPod touch 1.1 through 2.2.1, when installing a configuration profile, can replace the password policy from Exchange ActiveSync with a weaker password policy, which allows physically proximate attackers to bypass the intended policy.
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Iphone Os | 1.0.0 |
| Apple | Ipod Touch | All versions |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2009/Jun/msg00005.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://osvdb.org/55239
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3639PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/35414
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/35436
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1621Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/51212
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2009/Jun/msg00005.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://osvdb.org/55239
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3639PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/35414
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/35436
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1621Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/51212
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-1679?
CVE-2009-1679 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.1 (LOW). The Profiles component in Apple iPhone OS 1.0 through 2.2.1 and iPhone OS for iPod touch 1.1 through 2.2.1, when installing a configuration profile, can replace the password policy from Exchange Activ...
How severe is CVE-2009-1679?
CVE-2009-1679 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 2.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2009-1679?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Iphone Os, Apple Ipod Touch.