CVE-2008-4230 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 displays SMS messages when the em…
published 2008-11-25 17 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2008-4213
- cvss
- 1.9
- 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 displays SMS messages when the emergency-call screen is visible, which allows physically proximate attackers to obtain sensitive information by reading these messages. NOTE: this might be a duplicate of CVE-2008-4593.
Exploit prediction
0.35% 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 | 1.9 | AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N |
Classification
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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securityfocus.com
/bid/32394
vdb-entry, vendor-advisory
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osvdb.org
/50027
vdb-entry
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vupen.com
/english/advisories/2008/3232
vdb-entry
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secunia.com
/advisories/32756
third-party-advisory
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2008-4230
- NVD CVE-2008-4230
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