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CVE-2011-3429: The Settings component in Apple iOS before 5 stores a cleartext parental-restrictions passcode in an unspec...

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.

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Older Apple iOS versions before iOS 5 stored the parental restrictions passcode in clear text. Someone with physical access to a device could potentially recover that passcode by accessing the unspecified file. The issue matters mainly for legacy devices still running very old iOS versions. Exposure is likely limited to unmanaged or legacy Apple devices running iOS versions earlier than 5. Modern supported iOS deployments should not be affected based on the stated version boundary. Treat this as a legacy hygiene issue, not an emergency. Prioritize removal or upgrade of any pre-iOS 5 devices, especially where parental restrictions are used to enforce policy. Mitigation focus: Upgrade affected devices to iOS 5 or later where supported.; Retire devices that cannot run iOS 5 or later.; Restrict physical access to any legacy affected devices..

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