Secret Button Sequence Bypasses iPhone Security

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BuffyNZ

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#70553 26-Oct-2010 22:10

From Wired:

A security flaw in the iPhone allows strangers to bypass the handset’s lock screen with a few button presses.

Read More http://www.wired.com/threatlevel/2010/10/iphone-snoop

Verfied it happens on my Iphone 4 with 4.1 with a simple and non-simple passcode.

Nasty, keep those phoens physically secure!

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codyc1515

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#396023 26-Oct-2010 22:27

Wow, that is pretty shocking.
Shows just how bad the security can be on such popular devices.

NZCoderGuy

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#396041 26-Oct-2010 22:55

+1 more blow to Apples reputation! :-P works on my 3GS 16gb 4.0.1 and Bosses iPhone 4 4.1 :)

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codyc1515

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#396050 26-Oct-2010 22:59

From what I've read this does not affect the 4.2 betas. ;)

SteveON

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#396256 27-Oct-2010 13:19

It works with anything more than just the pound key.

To achieve - when in locked screen: Tap emergency call > tap pound 3 times > Hit the call button and the lock button almost at the same time.

jaymz

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#396259 27-Oct-2010 13:28

That sucks big time. I don't own an iPhone but if I did I would not be happy that I would have to wait till November for a fix (which requires a version upgrade)

They are suddenly more of a theift target now the theives can get past one of the security features.

corksta

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#396263 27-Oct-2010 13:36

jaymz: That sucks big time. I don't own an iPhone but if I did I would not be happy that I would have to wait till November for a fix (which requires a version upgrade)

It hasn't been confirmed that the fix will only occur once 4.2 is released. With such a serious and easily replicable flaw there's every chance Apple would push the fix out as a separate update before 4.2 is released.

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jaymz

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#396304 27-Oct-2010 14:27

corksta:
jaymz: That sucks big time. I don't own an iPhone but if I did I would not be happy that I would have to wait till November for a fix (which requires a version upgrade)

It hasn't been confirmed that the fix will only occur once 4.2 is released. With such a serious and easily replicable flaw there's every chance Apple would push the fix out as a separate update before 4.2 is released.

Unfortunately not:

Apple Australia released the following statement early this morning:
"We're aware of this issue and we will deliver a fix to customers as part of the iOS 4.2 software update in November"

TheLastLemming

99 posts

Master Geek

#397600 29-Oct-2010 23:52

Shocking stuff

merve0o0

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#397708 30-Oct-2010 13:05

works on my iphone 4 but not my bosses 3GS both 4.1. i personaly dont see it as a big issue but its just a personal phone for me and i dont make calls so not a issue if someone sees my call history