CVE-2013-5147 Race condition in n/a
Physically proximate attackers can bypass the iOS passcode lock by exploiting a race condition involving phone calls and SIM ejection.
- 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-2013-5147?
CVE-2013-5147 is a low-severity vulnerability in Apple Iphone Os, published on 19 Sep 2013. 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
Passcode Lock in Apple iOS before 7 does not properly manage the lock state, which allows physically proximate attackers to bypass an intended passcode requirement by leveraging a race condition involving phone calls and ejection of a SIM card.
Weakness: CWE-362
Which versions are affected by CVE-2013-5147?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Iphone Os.
How do I fix CVE-2013-5147?
No fix has been published for CVE-2013-5147 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2013-5147 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2013-5147 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Iphone Os
Sources
Also known as GHSA-j6xx-fw69-3f9g.