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High
CVE-2014-4451
Apple iOS before 8.1.1 does not properly enforce the failed-passcode...
Vulnerability Description
Apple iOS before 8.1.1 does not properly enforce the failed-passcode limit, which makes it easier for physically proximate attackers to bypass the lock-screen protection mechanism via a series of guesses.
Impact Analysis
Refer to official advisory for detailed impact metrics.
Remediation
Ensure systems are updated to the latest vendor-supplied patch levels.
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Credits & Attribution
No credits recorded in the NVD database.
References
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/98776
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2014/Nov/msg00000.html
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT6590
- http://secunia.com/advisories/62504
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/71138
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1031232
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204418
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Affected Vendor
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View all reports →Affected Software
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Vulnerable Versions:
0, 8.0, 8.0.1, 8.0.2
Timeline
Official Publish:
November 18th, 2014
Last Modified:
August 6th, 2024
Added to House:
July 19th, 2026
CVSS Vectors
Weaknesses (CWE)
No CWE data available
MITRE ATT&CK TTPs
No associated TTPs found for this vulnerability.