What is the severity of CVE-2013-5160?

CVE-2013-5160 is considered to be a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow unauthorized access to dialing features on unsecured devices.

How do I fix CVE-2013-5160?

To mitigate the effects of CVE-2013-5160, users should update their Apple iOS to version 7.0.2 or later.

Who is affected by CVE-2013-5160?

CVE-2013-5160 affects Apple iOS devices running versions prior to 7.0.2, specifically versions 7.0 and 7.0.1.

What type of attack does CVE-2013-5160 enable?

CVE-2013-5160 allows physically proximate attackers to bypass passcode requirements and initiate calls to arbitrary phone numbers.

Is CVE-2013-5160 a remote or local vulnerability?

CVE-2013-5160 is classified as a local vulnerability since it requires physical access to the device to exploit.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2013-5160

low

3.3

CWE

264 476

28/9/2013

17/9/2024

CVE-2013-5160: Null Pointer Dereference

First published: Sat Sep 28 2013(Updated: )

Passcode Lock in Apple iOS before 7.0.2 on iPhone devices allows physically proximate attackers to bypass an intended passcode requirement, and dial arbitrary telephone numbers, by making a series of taps of the emergency-call button to trigger a NULL pointer dereference.

Credit: product-security@apple.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Apple iPhone OS	<=7.0.1
Apple iPhone OS	=7.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2013-5160?
CVE-2013-5160 is considered to be a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow unauthorized access to dialing features on unsecured devices.
How do I fix CVE-2013-5160?
To mitigate the effects of CVE-2013-5160, users should update their Apple iOS to version 7.0.2 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2013-5160?
CVE-2013-5160 affects Apple iOS devices running versions prior to 7.0.2, specifically versions 7.0 and 7.0.1.
What type of attack does CVE-2013-5160 enable?
CVE-2013-5160 allows physically proximate attackers to bypass passcode requirements and initiate calls to arbitrary phone numbers.
Is CVE-2013-5160 a remote or local vulnerability?
CVE-2013-5160 is classified as a local vulnerability since it requires physical access to the device to exploit.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2013-5160?
CVE-2013-5160 is considered to be a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow unauthorized access to dialing features on unsecured devices.
How do I fix CVE-2013-5160?
To mitigate the effects of CVE-2013-5160, users should update their Apple iOS to version 7.0.2 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2013-5160?
CVE-2013-5160 affects Apple iOS devices running versions prior to 7.0.2, specifically versions 7.0 and 7.0.1.
What type of attack does CVE-2013-5160 enable?
CVE-2013-5160 allows physically proximate attackers to bypass passcode requirements and initiate calls to arbitrary phone numbers.
Is CVE-2013-5160 a remote or local vulnerability?
CVE-2013-5160 is classified as a local vulnerability since it requires physical access to the device to exploit.