Apple iPhone OS up to 1.1.2 Passcode Lock access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apple iPhone OS up to 1.1.2. It has been classified as problematic. The affected element is an unknown function of the component Passcode Lock. Performing a manipulation results in access control. This vulnerability was named CVE-2008-4230. There is no available exploit.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Apple iPhone OS up to 1.1.2 (Smartphone Operating System). This affects an unknown code block of the component Passcode Lock. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a access control vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-264. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality. The summary by CVE is:

The Passcode Lock feature in Apple iPhone OS 1.0 through 2.1 and iPhone OS for iPod touch 1.1 through 2.1 displays SMS messages when the emergency-call screen is visible, which allows physically proximate attackers to obtain sensitive information by reading these messages. NOTE: this might be a duplicate of CVE-2008-4593.

The bug was discovered 11/21/2008. The weakness was presented 11/21/2008 by Haifei Li (Shadow) with Mozilla Corporation (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at vupen.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2008-4230 since 09/24/2008. Attacking locally is a requirement. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1068 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

It is declared as proof-of-concept.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (46761), SecurityFocus (BID 32394†), OSVDB (50027†), Secunia (SA32756†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-21320†). See VDB-43511, VDB-45186, VDB-45185 and VDB-45184 for similar entries. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Access control
CWE: CWE-264
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
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Status: Proof-of-Concept

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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: vupen.com⛔
Researcher: Haifei Li (Shadow)
Organization: Mozilla Corporation
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2008-4230 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2008-4230
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-45183
X-Force: 46761
SecurityFocus: 32394 - Apple iPhone and iPod touch Prior to Version 2.2 Multiple Vulnerabilities
Secunia: 32756 - Apple iPhone / iPod touch Multiple Vulnerabilities, Highly Critical
OSVDB: 50027 - Apple iPhone / iPod Touch Passcode Lock Bypass Short Message Service (SMS) Disclosure
Vulnerability Center: 21320 - Apple iPhone 1.0-2.1 and iPod Touch 1.1-2.1 Passcode Lock Local Information Disclosure Vulnerability, Low
Vupen: ADV-2008-3232

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Created: 03/17/2015 16:11
Updated: 08/30/2019 21:07
Changes: 03/17/2015 16:11 (66), 08/30/2019 21:07 (6)
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Cache ID: 216:0DB:103

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