CVE-2015-1108
low
CVSS v3
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CVSS v2
2.1
VIR risk
2.1
Description
The Lock Screen component in Apple iOS before 8.3 does not properly enforce the limit on incorrect passcode-authentication attempts, which makes it easier for physically proximate attackers to obtain access by making many passcode guesses.
Predictions
Exploit likelihood
20%
Patch ETA
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Heuristic predictions, AS-IS, for prioritization only.
Mitigations
Vendor advisory: product-security@apple.com — https://support.apple.com/HT204661
Vendor advisory: product-security@apple.com — http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Apr/msg00002.html
OS impact
| OS | Version | Status | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| macos | affected | |
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
CWEs
CWE-200
Verify integrity in audit chain (admin only). AS-IS.