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CVE-2008-4229: Race condition in the Passcode Lock feature in Apple iPhone OS 2.0 through 2.1 and iPhone OS for iPod touch...

Race condition in the Passcode Lock feature in Apple iPhone OS 2.0 through 2.1 and iPhone OS for iPod touch 2.0 through 2.1 allows physically proximate attackers to remove the lock and launch arbitrary applications by restoring the device from a backup.

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This vulnerability let someone with physical access to an affected iPhone or iPod touch bypass Passcode Lock by restoring the device from a backup, then launch applications. It is a legacy mobile-device risk affecting iPhone OS 2.0 through 2.1. The bundle does not show active exploitation. Exposure is likely limited to obsolete Apple mobile devices still running the affected 2.0 through 2.1 operating systems. Modern iOS/iPadOS assets are not identified as affected in the provided sources. Address only if the organization still owns or processes sensitive data on obsolete iPhone OS 2.0-2.1 devices. The business urgency is low for modern fleets, but any affected device with sensitive data should be removed or remediated promptly. Mitigation focus: Inventory iPhone and iPod touch devices for iPhone OS 2.0 through 2.1.; Follow Apple advisory APPLE-SA-2008-11-20 and HT3318 guidance for remediation.; Retire or isolate affected legacy devices if no supported update path exists..

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