CVE-2009-2795 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.2 Published 10 Sep 2009 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Local attackers can exploit a heap buffer overflow in Recovery Mode to bypass passcode locks and access arbitrary data on iOS devices.

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-2009-2795?

CVE-2009-2795 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Apple Iphone Os, published on 10 Sep 2009. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official 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."

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-2795?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Apple Iphone Os.

How do I fix CVE-2009-2795?

No fix has been published for CVE-2009-2795 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2009-2795 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2009-2795 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-678w-jw48-h26c.