CVE-2012-0644 Race condition in n/a
Physically proximate attackers can bypass iOS passcode lock via a race condition in the slide-to-dial gesture.
- 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-2012-0644?
CVE-2012-0644 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Iphone Os, published on 8 Mar 2012. 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 the Passcode Lock feature in Apple iOS before 5.1 allows physically proximate attackers to bypass intended passcode requirements via a slide-to-dial gesture.
Weakness: CWE-362
Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-0644?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Iphone Os.
How do I fix CVE-2012-0644?
No fix has been published for CVE-2012-0644 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2012-0644 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2012-0644 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Iphone Os
Sources
Also known as GHSA-h6fq-pxcw-673j.