CVE-2012-3740 Auth bypass in n/a
Physically proximate attackers can bypass the iOS passcode lock due to improper state management, gaining unauthorized access to the device.
- 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-2012-3740?
CVE-2012-3740 is a low-severity authentication bypass vulnerability in Apple Iphone Os, published on 20 Sep 2012. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The Passcode Lock implementation in Apple iOS before 6 does not properly manage the lock state, which allows physically proximate attackers to bypass an intended passcode requirement via unspecified vectors.
Weakness: CWE-264
Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-3740?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Iphone Os.
How do I fix CVE-2012-3740?
No fix has been published for CVE-2012-3740 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and rotate credentials and sessions that may have been exposed. More about Authentication bypass.
Is CVE-2012-3740 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2012-3740 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Iphone Os
Sources
Also known as GHSA-qj53-4gp5-43vf.