What is the severity of CVE-2015-5850?

CVE-2015-5850 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow unauthorized access to user data.

How do I fix CVE-2015-5850?

To mitigate CVE-2015-5850, update your iOS device to version 9 or later to ensure the vulnerability is patched.

Who is affected by CVE-2015-5850?

CVE-2015-5850 affects all versions of Apple iOS prior to 9, specifically those up to and including 8.4.1.

Is there a workaround for CVE-2015-5850?

There is no effective workaround for CVE-2015-5850, and the only solution is to upgrade to a non-vulnerable version of iOS.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2015-5850

low

2.1

CWE

254

18/9/2015

6/8/2024

CVE-2015-5850

Q: What does CVE-2015-5850 allow an attacker to do?

CVE-2015-5850 allows physically proximate attackers to reset the count of incorrect passcode attempts by taking advantage of device backups.

First published: Fri Sep 18 2015(Updated: )

AppleKeyStore in Apple iOS before 9 allows physically proximate attackers to reset the count of incorrect passcode attempts via a device backup.

Credit: product-security@apple.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Apple iPhone OS	<=8.4.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2015-5850?
CVE-2015-5850 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow unauthorized access to user data.
How do I fix CVE-2015-5850?
To mitigate CVE-2015-5850, update your iOS device to version 9 or later to ensure the vulnerability is patched.
Who is affected by CVE-2015-5850?
CVE-2015-5850 affects all versions of Apple iOS prior to 9, specifically those up to and including 8.4.1.
What does CVE-2015-5850 allow an attacker to do?
CVE-2015-5850 allows physically proximate attackers to reset the count of incorrect passcode attempts by taking advantage of device backups.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2015-5850?
There is no effective workaround for CVE-2015-5850, and the only solution is to upgrade to a non-vulnerable version of iOS.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2015-5850?
CVE-2015-5850 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow unauthorized access to user data.
How do I fix CVE-2015-5850?
To mitigate CVE-2015-5850, update your iOS device to version 9 or later to ensure the vulnerability is patched.
Who is affected by CVE-2015-5850?
CVE-2015-5850 affects all versions of Apple iOS prior to 9, specifically those up to and including 8.4.1.
What does CVE-2015-5850 allow an attacker to do?
CVE-2015-5850 allows physically proximate attackers to reset the count of incorrect passcode attempts by taking advantage of device backups.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2015-5850?
There is no effective workaround for CVE-2015-5850, and the only solution is to upgrade to a non-vulnerable version of iOS.