CVE-2011-3429 json
The Settings component in Apple iOS before 5 stores a cleartext parental-restrictions passcode in an unspecified file, which might allow ph…
published 2011-10-14 15 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2011-3392
- cvss
- 2.1
- 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 31%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
The Settings component in Apple iOS before 5 stores a cleartext parental-restrictions passcode in an unspecified file, which might allow physically proximate attackers to obtain sensitive information by reading this file.
Exploit prediction
0.37% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 31% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-09).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 2.1 | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N |
Classification
- Weakness
-
- CWE-255 Credentials Management Errors
References
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lists.apple.com
/archives/Security-announce/2011//Oct/msg00001.html
vendor-advisory
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support.apple.com
/kb/HT4999
vendor-advisory
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osvdb.org
/76331
vdb-entry
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exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/70559
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2011-3429
- NVD CVE-2011-3429
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