CWE
264
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2013-0957

First published: Thu Sep 19 2013(Updated: )

Data Protection in Apple iOS before 7 allows attackers to bypass intended limits on incorrect passcode entry, and consequently avoid a configured Erase Data setting, by leveraging the presence of an app in the third-party sandbox.

Credit: product-security@apple.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
iPhone OS<=6.1.4
iPhone OS=1.0.0
iPhone OS=1.0.1
iPhone OS=1.0.2
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=2.0.0
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=4.2.1
iPhone OS=4.2.5
iPhone OS=4.2.8
iPhone OS=4.3.0
iPhone OS=4.3.1
iPhone OS=4.3.2
iPhone OS=4.3.3
iPhone OS=4.3.5
iPhone OS=5.0
iPhone OS=5.0.1
iPhone OS=5.1
iPhone OS=5.1.1
iPhone OS=6.0
iPhone OS=6.0.1
iPhone OS=6.0.2
iPhone OS=6.1
iPhone OS=6.1.2
iPhone OS=6.1.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2013-0957?

    CVE-2013-0957 has a high severity rating due to its potential to allow unauthorized access to devices.

  • How do I fix CVE-2013-0957?

    To fix CVE-2013-0957, update your Apple iOS to version 7.0 or later.

  • Which versions of iOS are affected by CVE-2013-0957?

    CVE-2013-0957 affects all versions of Apple iOS prior to 7.0.

  • Can CVE-2013-0957 be exploited remotely?

    CVE-2013-0957 requires physical access to the device, making remote exploitation unlikely.

  • What are the potential impacts of CVE-2013-0957?

    The potential impacts of CVE-2013-0957 include unauthorized access to sensitive information on the device.

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