1.9
CWE
362
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2010-1775: Race Condition

First published: Tue 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.

Credit: product-security@apple.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
iPhone OS<=3.2
iPhone OS=1.0.0
iPhone OS=1.0.1
iPhone OS=1.0.2
iPhone OS=1.1
iPhone OS=1.1.0
iPhone OS=1.1.1
iPhone OS=1.1.2
iPhone OS=1.1.3
iPhone OS=1.1.4
iPhone OS=1.1.5
iPhone OS=2.0.0
iPhone OS=2.0.1
iPhone OS=2.0.2
iPhone OS=2.1.1
iPhone OS=2.2.1
iPhone OS=3.0
iPhone OS=3.0.1
iPhone OS=3.1.2
iPhone OS=3.1.3
Apple iPod touch
iPhone OS

Never miss a vulnerability like this again

Sign up to SecAlerts for real-time vulnerability data matched to your software, aggregated from hundreds of sources.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • What devices are affected by CVE-2010-1775?

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

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2010-1775?

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

  • 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.

Contact

SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
132 Wickham Terrace
Fortitude Valley,
QLD 4006, Australia
info@secalerts.co
By using SecAlerts services, you agree to our services end-user license agreement. This website is safeguarded by reCAPTCHA and governed by the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. All names, logos, and brands of products are owned by their respective owners, and any usage of these names, logos, and brands for identification purposes only does not imply endorsement. If you possess any content that requires removal, please get in touch with us.
© 2025 SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
ABN: 70 645 966 203, ACN: 645 966 203