CVE-2010-1809: Critical severity iphone os vulnerability

Published Sep 9, 2010
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Updated

The Accessibility component in Apple iOS before 4.1 on the iPhone and iPod touch does not perform the expected VoiceOver announcement associated with the location services icon, which has unspecified impact and attack vectors.

Affected Software

3 affected components
apple iPhone OS<4.1
Apple iPod touch
apple iPhone OS

Event History

Sep 9, 2010
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
10:00 PM
DescriptionWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2010-1809?

CVE-2010-1809 has a medium severity due to its potential impact on the privacy of users reliant on the Accessibility features.

2

How do I fix CVE-2010-1809?

To mitigate CVE-2010-1809, users should upgrade to Apple iOS version 4.1 or later.

3

What platforms are affected by CVE-2010-1809?

CVE-2010-1809 affects Apple iOS devices, specifically those running versions prior to 4.1.

4

Does CVE-2010-1809 impact VoiceOver functionality?

CVE-2010-1809 impacts the VoiceOver announcement for location services, leading to potential user unawareness of tracking.

5

Are iPod touch devices affected by CVE-2010-1809?

iPod touch devices are not affected by CVE-2010-1809 unless they are running versions of iOS prior to 4.1.

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