CVE-2015-5850 Security feature bypass in n/a
Physically proximate attackers can bypass iOS passcode lockout limits by resetting attempt counters via device backup.
- 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-2015-5850?
CVE-2015-5850 is a low-severity vulnerability in Apple Iphone Os, published on 18 Sep 2015. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
AppleKeyStore in Apple iOS before 9 allows physically proximate attackers to reset the count of incorrect passcode attempts via a device backup.
Weakness: CWE-254
Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-5850?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Iphone Os.
How do I fix CVE-2015-5850?
No fix has been published for CVE-2015-5850 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2015-5850 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2015-5850 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Iphone Os
Sources
Also known as GHSA-8fxj-mc6p-c854.