1.2
CWE
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Advisory Published
CVE Published
Updated

CVE-2011-3440

First published: Fri Nov 11 2011(Updated: )

The Passcode Lock feature in Apple iOS before 5.0.1 on the iPad 2 does not properly implement the locked state, which allows physically proximate attackers to access data by opening a Smart Cover during power-off confirmation.

Credit: product-security@apple.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
iPhone OS<=5.0
iPhone OS=1.0
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
iPhone OS=2.0.1
iPhone OS=2.0.2
iPhone OS=2.1
iPhone OS=2.1.1
iPhone OS=2.2
iPhone OS=2.2.1
iPhone OS=3.0
iPhone OS=3.0.1
iPhone OS=3.1
iPhone OS=3.1.2
iPhone OS=3.1.3
iPhone OS=3.2
iPhone OS=3.2.1
iPhone OS=3.2.2
iPhone OS=4.0
iPhone OS=4.0.1
iPhone OS=4.0.2
iPhone OS=4.1
iPhone OS=4.2
iPhone OS=4.2.1
iPhone OS=4.2.5
iPhone OS=4.2.8
iPhone OS=4.2.9
iPhone OS=4.3.0
iPhone OS=4.3.1
iPhone OS=4.3.2
iPhone OS=4.3.3
iPhone OS=4.3.4
iPhone OS=4.3.5
Apple iPad 2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2011-3440?

    CVE-2011-3440 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow unauthorized access to data.

  • How do I fix CVE-2011-3440?

    To fix CVE-2011-3440, upgrade your device to Apple iOS version 5.0.1 or later, which addresses the issue.

  • What does CVE-2011-3440 exploit?

    CVE-2011-3440 exploits a flaw in the Passcode Lock feature that does not properly implement the locked state.

  • Which devices are affected by CVE-2011-3440?

    CVE-2011-3440 affects Apple iOS devices, particularly the iPad 2 running versions before 5.0.1.

  • What happens if I do not address CVE-2011-3440?

    If CVE-2011-3440 is not addressed, it could allow physical attackers to access sensitive information when the device is locked.

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