CVE-2009-2795

Name: CVE-2009-2795
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2009-09-10T21:30:01.17+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.37%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2009-2795 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Heap-based buffer overflow in the Recovery Mode component in Apple iPhone OS before 3.1, and iPhone OS before 3.1.1 for iPod touch, allows local users to bypass the passcode requirement and access arbitrary data via vectors related to "command parsing.". EPSS estimates a 0.37% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in the Recovery Mode component in Apple iPhone OS before 3.1, and iPhone OS before 3.1.1 for iPod touch, allows local users to bypass the passcode requirement and access arbitrary data via vectors related to "command parsing."

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.37%

28.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Iphone Os	< 3.1
Apple	Iphone Os	< 3.1.1

References

http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2009/Sep/msg00001.htmlMailing List, Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/36677Vendor Advisory
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3860Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/36341Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/53183VDB Entry
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2009/Sep/msg00001.htmlMailing List, Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/36677Vendor Advisory
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3860Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/36341Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/53183VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Sep 10, 2009
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-2795?

How severe is CVE-2009-2795?

Severity scoring for CVE-2009-2795 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.37% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2009-2795?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2009-2795?

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Source: NVD / NIST