CVE-2008-4227: High severity apple ipod touch vulnerability

Published Nov 25, 2008
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Updated

Apple iPhone OS 1.0 through 2.1 and iPhone OS for iPod touch 1.1 through 2.1 changes the encryption level of PPTP VPN connections to a lower level than was previously used, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain sensitive information or hijack a connection by decrypting network traffic.

Affected Software

15 affected components
Apple iPod touch
apple iPhone OS
apple iPhone OS=1.0
apple iPhone OS=1.0.1
apple iPhone OS=1.0.2
apple iPhone OS=1.1
apple iPhone OS=1.1.1
apple iPhone OS=1.1.2
apple iPhone OS=1.1.3
apple iPhone OS=1.1.4
apple iPhone OS=1.1.5
apple iPhone OS=2.0
apple iPhone OS=2.0.1
apple iPhone OS=2.0.2
apple iPhone OS=2.1

Event History

Nov 25, 2008
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
11:30 PM
DescriptionWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the impact of CVE-2008-4227 on PPTP VPN connections?

CVE-2008-4227 lowers the encryption level of PPTP VPN connections, making it easier for attackers to decrypt sensitive network traffic.

2

Which versions of Apple iPhone OS are affected by CVE-2008-4227?

CVE-2008-4227 affects Apple iPhone OS versions from 1.0 through 2.1.

3

Is the Apple iPod touch vulnerable to CVE-2008-4227?

Yes, the Apple iPod touch with iPhone OS versions 1.1 through 2.1 is vulnerable to CVE-2008-4227.

4

How critical is the CVE-2008-4227 vulnerability?

CVE-2008-4227 is considered critical due to the potential for remote attackers to hijack VPN connections.

5

What should users do to mitigate the risks of CVE-2008-4227?

To mitigate the risks of CVE-2008-4227, users should update their devices to the latest version of the iPhone OS that addresses this vulnerability.

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