low
2.1
CWE
264
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2013-0980

First published: Wed Mar 20 2013(Updated: )

The Passcode Lock implementation in Apple iOS before 6.1.3 does not properly manage the lock state, which allows physically proximate attackers to bypass an intended passcode requirement by leveraging an error in the emergency-call feature.

Credit: product-security@apple.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
iPhone OS<=6.1.2
iPhone OS=1.0.0
iPhone OS=1.0.1
iPhone OS=1.0.2
iPhone OS=1.1.0
iPhone OS=1.1.0
iPhone OS=1.1.1
iPhone OS=1.1.2
iPhone OS=1.1.2
iPhone OS=1.1.3
iPhone OS=1.1.3
iPhone OS=1.1.4
iPhone OS=1.1.4
iPhone OS=1.1.5
iPhone OS=1.1.5
iPhone OS=2.0
iPhone OS=2.0.0
iPhone OS=2.0.0
iPhone OS=2.0.1
iPhone OS=2.0.1
iPhone OS=2.0.2
iPhone OS=2.0.2
iPhone OS=2.1
iPhone OS=2.1
iPhone OS=2.1.1
iPhone OS=2.2
iPhone OS=2.2
iPhone OS=2.2.1
iPhone OS=2.2.1
iPhone OS=3.0
iPhone OS=3.0
iPhone OS=3.0.1
iPhone OS=3.0.1
iPhone OS=3.1
iPhone OS=3.1
iPhone OS=3.1.2
iPhone OS=3.1.2
iPhone OS=3.1.3
iPhone OS=3.1.3
iPhone OS=3.2
iPhone OS=3.2
iPhone OS=3.2.1
iPhone OS=3.2.1
iPhone OS=3.2.2
iPhone OS=4.0
iPhone OS=4.0
iPhone OS=4.0.1
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=4.3.5
iPhone OS=4.3.5
iPhone OS=5.0
iPhone OS=5.0
iPhone OS=5.0
iPhone OS=5.0.1
iPhone OS=5.0.1
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

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2013-0980?

    CVE-2013-0980 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for enabling unauthorized access to devices.

  • How do I fix CVE-2013-0980?

    To fix CVE-2013-0980, update your iOS device to version 6.1.3 or later.

  • Which versions are affected by CVE-2013-0980?

    CVE-2013-0980 affects Apple iOS versions prior to 6.1.3.

  • What does CVE-2013-0980 exploit?

    CVE-2013-0980 exploits a flaw in the Passcode Lock implementation, specifically through the emergency-call feature.

  • Who can be impacted by CVE-2013-0980?

    Users of iOS versions before 6.1.3 are at risk from CVE-2013-0980, as it allows physically proximate attackers to bypass passcode protections.

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