CVE-2015-1107 Security feature bypass in n/a
Physically proximate attackers can bypass iOS lock screen security by exploiting a flaw in passcode attempt erasure, gaining unauthorized access to device data.
- 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-2015-1107?
CVE-2015-1107 is a low-severity vulnerability in Apple Iphone Os, published on 10 Apr 2015. 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
The Lock Screen component in Apple iOS before 8.3 does not properly implement the erasure feature for incorrect passcode-authentication attempts, which makes it easier for physically proximate attackers to obtain access by making many passcode guesses.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-1107?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Iphone Os.
How do I fix CVE-2015-1107?
No fix has been published for CVE-2015-1107 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2015-1107 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2015-1107 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Iphone Os
Sources
Also known as GHSA-mgcw-x9qc-5hhf.