CVE-2015-5850 Security feature bypass in n/a

Low 2.1 Published Updated

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.

All Apple Iphone Os vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-8fxj-mc6p-c854.

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