CVE-2008-4229

UnknownEPSS 0.24%

Last modified

CVE-2008-4229 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.. EPSS estimates a 0.24% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.24%

15.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
AppleIphone Os1.0
AppleIphone Os1.0.1
AppleIphone Os1.0.2
AppleIphone Os1.1
AppleIphone Os1.1.1
AppleIphone Os1.1.2
AppleIphone Os1.1.3
AppleIphone Os1.1.4
AppleIphone Os1.1.5
AppleIphone Os2.0
AppleIphone Os2.0.1
AppleIphone Os2.0.2
AppleIphone Os2.1

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-4229?
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.
How severe is CVE-2008-4229?
Severity scoring for CVE-2008-4229 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.24% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2008-4229?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST