CVE-2015-1108 Security feature bypass in n/a
Attackers with physical access can bypass iOS lock screen passcode limits to gain unauthorized device access.
- 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-2015-1108?
CVE-2015-1108 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 enforce the limit on incorrect passcode-authentication attempts, which makes it easier for physically proximate attackers to obtain access by making many passcode guesses.
Weakness: CWE-200
Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-1108?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Iphone Os.
How do I fix CVE-2015-1108?
No fix has been published for CVE-2015-1108 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2015-1108 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2015-1108 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Iphone Os
Sources
Also known as GHSA-776w-xwhq-5f9f.