CVE-2008-4593

Description

Apple iPhone 2.1 with firmware 5F136, when Require Passcode is enabled and Show SMS Preview is disabled, allows physically proximate attackers to obtain sensitive information by performing an Emergency Call tap and then reading SMS messages on the device screen, aka Apple bug number 6267416.

Category

1.2
CVSS
Severity: Low
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.06%
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.karlkraft.com/index.php/2008/10/03/yet-another-iphone-emergency-call-security-bug/
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/46062 vdb entry
http://securitytracker.com/id?1021021 vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2008-4593?
CVE-2008-4593 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2008-4593?
To fix CVE-2008-4593, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2008-4593 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2008-4593 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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