Apple iOS prior 4.0 Passcode Lock access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apple iOS and classified as problematic. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component Passcode Lock. Executing a manipulation can lead to access control. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2011-3440. There is no exploit available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apple iOS (Smartphone Operating System). It has been declared as problematic. This vulnerability affects an unknown code of the component Passcode Lock. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a access control vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-264. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality. CVE summarizes:

The Passcode Lock feature in Apple iOS before 5.0.1 on the iPad 2 does not properly implement the locked state, which allows physically proximate attackers to access data by opening a Smart Cover during power-off confirmation.

The weakness was shared 11/11/2011 with Apple as HT5052 as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is available at support.apple.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2011-3440 since 09/13/2011. The exploitation appears to be difficult. Local access is required to approach this attack. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. This vulnerability is assigned to T1068 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 60025 (Apple iOS < 5.0.1 Multiple Vulnerabilities), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Mobile Devices.

Upgrading to version 4.0 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (71271), Tenable (60025), SecurityFocus (BID 50640†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-48464†). The entries VDB-4441, VDB-59436, VDB-59435 and VDB-59433 are related to this item. If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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Class: Access control
CWE: CWE-264
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Nessus ID: 60025
Nessus Name: Apple iOS < 5.0.1 Multiple Vulnerabilities
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: iOS 4.0

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09/13/2011 🔍
11/10/2011 +58 days 🔍
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02/04/2015 +1181 days 🔍
03/23/2015 +47 days 🔍
11/26/2021 +2440 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: HT5052
Organization: Apple
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2011-3440 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2011-3440
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-59434
X-Force: 71271
SecurityFocus: 50640 - Apple iPad Passcode Lock CVE-2011-3440 Local Security Bypass Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 48464 - Apple iOS <5.0.1 on iPad 2 Local Information Disclosure due to an Error in the Passcode Lock feature, Low

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917
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Entryinfo

Created: 03/23/2015 16:50
Updated: 11/26/2021 11:46
Changes: 03/23/2015 16:50 (62), 06/19/2017 08:28 (5), 11/26/2021 11:46 (5)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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