CVE-2011-3429 Information disclosure in n/a
Physically proximate attackers can read the cleartext parental-restrictions passcode from a file in iOS Settings, bypassing restrictions.
- 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-2011-3429?
CVE-2011-3429 is a low-severity vulnerability in Apple Iphone Os, published on 14 Oct 2011. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The Settings component in Apple iOS before 5 stores a cleartext parental-restrictions passcode in an unspecified file, which might allow physically proximate attackers to obtain sensitive information by reading this file.
Weakness: CWE-255
Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-3429?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Iphone Os.
How do I fix CVE-2011-3429?
No fix has been published for CVE-2011-3429 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2011-3429 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2011-3429 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Iphone Os
Sources
Also known as GHSA-gchv-g8xq-wwr5.