PT-2014-5913
CVE-2014-4451
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Published
2014-11-18
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Updated
2017-08-29
Description by
CVSS 2.0
7.2
HighMetricsAV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions
Apple iOS versions prior to 8.1.1
Description
The issue concerns the lock-screen protection mechanism, where the failed-passcode limit is not properly enforced. This makes it easier for physically proximate attackers to bypass the lock screen via a series of guesses.
Recommendations
For versions prior to 8.1.1, update to version 8.1.1 or later to resolve the issue.
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