CVE-2010-0038

Name: CVE-2010-0038
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2010-02-03T19:30:00.437+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.36%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2010-0038 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Recovery Mode in Apple iPhone OS 1.0 through 3.1.2, and iPhone OS for iPod touch 1.1 through 3.1.2, allows physically proximate attackers to bypass device locking, and read or modify arbitrary data, via a USB control message that triggers memory corruption.. EPSS estimates a 0.36% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Recovery Mode in Apple iPhone OS 1.0 through 3.1.2, and iPhone OS for iPod touch 1.1 through 3.1.2, allows physically proximate attackers to bypass device locking, and read or modify arbitrary data, via a USB control message that triggers memory corruption.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.36%

28.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-399

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Iphone Os	1.0
Apple	Iphone Os	1.0.0
Apple	Iphone Os	1.0.1
Apple	Iphone Os	1.0.2
Apple	Iphone Os	1.1
Apple	Iphone Os	1.1.0
Apple	Iphone Os	1.1.1
Apple	Iphone Os	1.1.2
Apple	Iphone Os	1.1.3
Apple	Iphone Os	1.1.4
Apple	Iphone Os	1.1.5
Apple	Iphone Os	2.0
Apple	Iphone Os	2.0.0
Apple	Iphone Os	2.0.1
Apple	Iphone Os	2.0.2
Apple	Iphone Os	2.1
Apple	Iphone Os	2.1.1
Apple	Iphone Os	2.2
Apple	Iphone Os	2.2.1
Apple	Iphone Os	3.0
Apple	Iphone Os	3.0.1
Apple	Iphone Os	3.1.2

References

http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2010/Feb/msg00000.htmlVendor Advisory
http://osvdb.org/62128
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4013Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/38040
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2010/Feb/msg00000.htmlVendor Advisory
http://osvdb.org/62128
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4013Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/38040

Timeline

Published: Feb 3, 2010
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2010-0038?

How severe is CVE-2010-0038?

Severity scoring for CVE-2010-0038 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.36% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2010-0038?

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