CVE-2014-4451

HighCVSS 7.2/10Last modified Jun 17, 2026

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.

Metrics

CVSS 2.0 7.2/10AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Weakness enumeration

CWE-264

Affected software

No affected versions have been published.

Timeline

Published
Nov 18, 2014
Last modified
Jun 17, 2026
NVD status
Modified

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CVE-2014-4451: High severity, CVSS 7.2 | Vulnix