CVE-2008-4228: Low severity apple ipod touch vulnerability
The Passcode Lock feature in Apple iPhone OS 1.0 through 2.1 and iPhone OS for iPod touch 1.1 through 2.1 allows physically proximate attackers to leverage the emergency-call ability of locked devices to make a phone call to an arbitrary number.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-4228?
CVE-2008-4228 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to potential misuse of the emergency call feature.
How do I fix CVE-2008-4228?
To fix CVE-2008-4228, update your device software to versions later than iPhone OS 2.1.
What devices are affected by CVE-2008-4228?
CVE-2008-4228 affects Apple iPhone OS versions from 1.0 through 2.1 and iPod touch versions from 1.1 through 2.1.
What is the impact of CVE-2008-4228?
The impact of CVE-2008-4228 allows attackers to make phone calls to arbitrary numbers from a locked device.
Is CVE-2008-4228 still a threat?
CVE-2008-4228 is less of a threat now as it affects outdated versions of Apple iPhone OS that are no longer widely used.