First published: Tue Jul 01 2014(Updated: )
Lock Screen in Apple iOS before 7.1.2 does not properly enforce the limit on failed passcode attempts, which makes it easier for physically proximate attackers to conduct brute-force passcode-guessing attacks via unspecified vectors.
Credit: product-security@apple.com
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
---|---|---|
iPhone OS | <=7.1.1 | |
iPhone OS | =7.0 | |
iPhone OS | =7.0.1 | |
iPhone OS | =7.0.2 | |
iPhone OS | =7.0.3 | |
iPhone OS | =7.0.4 | |
iPhone OS | =7.0.5 | |
iPhone OS | =7.0.6 | |
iPhone OS | =7.1 |
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CVE-2014-1352 has a moderate severity as it allows for brute-force passcode guessing attacks.
To fix CVE-2014-1352, update your Apple iOS to version 7.1.2 or later.
CVE-2014-1352 affects devices running Apple iOS versions prior to 7.1.2.
CVE-2014-1352 can be exploited through physical access to the device for brute-force passcode attempts.
There is no official workaround for CVE-2014-1352 other than upgrading to a secure version of iOS.