CVE-2010-1775: Race Condition

Published Jun 22, 2010
·
Updated

Race condition in Passcode Lock in Apple iOS before 4 on the iPhone and iPod touch allows physically proximate attackers to bypass intended passcode requirements, and pair a locked device with a computer and access arbitrary data, via vectors involving the initial boot.

Affected Software

22 affected components
apple iPhone OS<=3.2
apple iPhone OS=1.0.0
apple iPhone OS=1.0.1
apple iPhone OS=1.0.2
apple iPhone OS=1.1
apple iPhone OS=1.1.0
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=2.0.0
apple iPhone OS=2.0.1
apple iPhone OS=2.0.2
apple iPhone OS=2.1.1
apple iPhone OS=2.2.1
apple iPhone OS=3.0
apple iPhone OS=3.0.1
apple iPhone OS=3.1.2
apple iPhone OS=3.1.3
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
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2010-1775?

CVE-2010-1775 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow unauthorized data access.

2

How do I fix CVE-2010-1775?

To mitigate CVE-2010-1775, users should upgrade to iOS version 4.0 or later where the vulnerability is patched.

3

What devices are affected by CVE-2010-1775?

CVE-2010-1775 affects Apple iPhone and iPod touch devices running iOS versions before 4.0.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2010-1775?

CVE-2010-1775 is a race condition vulnerability allowing attackers to bypass passcode requirements.

5

Can CVE-2010-1775 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2010-1775 requires physical proximity to the device for exploitation, as it involves bypassing local passcode protection.

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