7.2
CWE
119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2009-2795: Buffer Overflow

First published: Thu Sep 10 2009(Updated: )

Heap-based buffer overflow in the Recovery Mode component in Apple iPhone OS before 3.1, and iPhone OS before 3.1.1 for iPod touch, allows local users to bypass the passcode requirement and access arbitrary data via vectors related to "command parsing."

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
iPhone OS<3.1
Apple iPhone OS<3.1.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2009-2795?

    CVE-2009-2795 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow unauthorized access to sensitive data.

  • How do I fix CVE-2009-2795?

    To fix CVE-2009-2795, update your Apple iPhone OS to version 3.1 or later, or iPod touch OS to version 3.1.1 or later.

  • What systems are affected by CVE-2009-2795?

    CVE-2009-2795 affects Apple iPhone OS versions prior to 3.1 and iPod touch OS versions prior to 3.1.1.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2009-2795?

    CVE-2009-2795 is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability that allows local users to bypass the passcode requirement.

  • What are the risks associated with CVE-2009-2795?

    The risks of CVE-2009-2795 include unauthorized access to arbitrary data, which can lead to privacy breaches and data theft.

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