Unrated severityNVD Advisory· Published Nov 18, 2014· Updated Jun 17, 2026
CVE-2014-4451
CVE-2014-4451
Description
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.
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Affected products
5cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*+ 3 more
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*range: <=8.1
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:8.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:8.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- Range: <8.1.1
Patches
Vulnerability mechanics
References
7- lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2014/Nov/msg00000.htmlnvdVendor Advisory
- support.apple.com/en-us/HT6590nvdVendor Advisory
- secunia.com/advisories/62504nvd
- www.securityfocus.com/bid/71138nvd
- www.securitytracker.com/id/1031232nvd
- exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/98776nvd
- support.apple.com/en-us/HT204418nvd
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