CVE-2010-1751: Medium severity iphone os vulnerability
Published Jun 22, 2010
·Updated
Application Sandbox in Apple iOS before 4 on the iPhone and iPod touch does not prevent photo-library access, which might allow remote attackers to obtain location information via unspecified vectors.
Affected Software
3 affected components
apple iPhone OS<4.0
Apple iPod touch
apple iPhone OS
Event History
Jun 22, 2010
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:24 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:24 PM
Description
Data Sourced
08:30 PM
DescriptionWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2010-1751?
CVE-2010-1751 has a moderate severity rating due to potential unauthorized access to users' location information.
2
How do I fix CVE-2010-1751?
To fix CVE-2010-1751, users should upgrade their iOS to version 4.0 or higher.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2010-1751?
CVE-2010-1751 affects devices running Apple iOS before version 4 on the iPhone and iPod touch.
4
What type of attack does CVE-2010-1751 enable?
CVE-2010-1751 could enable remote attackers to access location information from the photo library.
5
Is there a workaround for CVE-2010-1751?
There are no specific workarounds for CVE-2010-1751 other than upgrading to a patched version of iOS.