CVE-2011-3429 Information disclosure in n/a

Low 2.1 Published Updated

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.

All Apple Iphone Os vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-gchv-g8xq-wwr5.

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