CVE-2008-4228 json
The Passcode Lock feature in Apple iPhone OS 1.0 through 2.1 and iPhone OS for iPod touch 1.1 through 2.1 allows physically proximate attac…
published 2008-11-25 17 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2008-4211
- cvss
- 3.6
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 0.4%
- EPSS 0.4% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 29%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
The Passcode Lock feature in Apple iPhone OS 1.0 through 2.1 and iPhone OS for iPod touch 1.1 through 2.1 allows physically proximate attackers to leverage the emergency-call ability of locked devices to make a phone call to an arbitrary number.
Exploit prediction
0.36% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 29% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 3.6 | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:P |
Classification
- Weakness
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- CWE-264 Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls
References
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lists.apple.com
/archives/security-announce/2008/Nov/msg00002.html
vendor-advisory
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support.apple.com
/kb/HT3318
vendor-advisory
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securitytracker.com
/id?1021271
vdb-entry
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vupen.com
/english/advisories/2008/3232
vdb-entry
-
securityfocus.com
/bid/32394
vdb-entry
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osvdb.org
/50025
vdb-entry
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secunia.com
/advisories/32756
third-party-advisory
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2008-4228
- NVD CVE-2008-4228
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