CVE-2008-4230 Information disclosure in n/a

Low 1.9 Published 25 Nov 2008 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Physically proximate attackers can read SMS messages on locked iPhones by viewing the emergency-call screen, exposing sensitive data.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2008-4230?

CVE-2008-4230 is a low-severity vulnerability in Apple Iphone Os, published on 25 Nov 2008. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

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.

Weakness: CWE-264, CWE-200

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-4230?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Apple Iphone Os.

How do I fix CVE-2008-4230?

No fix has been published for CVE-2008-4230 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2008-4230 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-4230 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Apple Iphone Os vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-mx3j-x2jw-9h3c.