CVE-2010-4012 Race condition in n/a
A race condition allows physically proximate attackers to bypass the iOS passcode lock by exploiting the Emergency Call screen and Sleep/Wake button.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2010-4012?
CVE-2010-4012 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Iphone Os, published on 8 Dec 2010. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Race condition in Apple iOS 4.0 through 4.1 for iPhone 3G and later allows physically proximate attackers to bypass the passcode lock by making a call from the Emergency Call screen, then quickly pressing the Sleep/Wake button.
Weakness: CWE-362
Which versions are affected by CVE-2010-4012?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Iphone Os.
How do I fix CVE-2010-4012?
No fix has been published for CVE-2010-4012 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2010-4012 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2010-4012 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Iphone Os
Sources
Also known as GHSA-33m9-pm4r-23hx.