CVE-2014-4451 json
Apple iOS before 8.1.1 does not properly enforce the failed-passcode limit, which makes it easier for physically proximate attackers to byp…
published 2014-11-18 11 y ago modified 2026-06-17 4 mo ago also EUVD-2014-4378
- cvss
- 7.2
- 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 30%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
Apple iOS before 8.1.1 does not properly enforce the failed-passcode limit, which makes it easier for physically proximate attackers to bypass the lock-screen protection mechanism via a series of guesses.
Exploit prediction
0.37% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 30% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-09).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 7.2 | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
Classification
- Weakness
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- CWE-264 Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls
References
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lists.apple.com
/archives/security-announce/2014/Nov/msg00000.html
vendor-advisory
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support.apple.com
/en-us/HT6590
vendor-advisory
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exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/98776
vdb-entry
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secunia.com
/advisories/62504
third-party-advisory
-
securityfocus.com
/bid/71138
vdb-entry
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securitytracker.com
/id/1031232
vdb-entry
- support.apple.com /en-us/HT204418
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2014-4451
- NVD CVE-2014-4451
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