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2.1

iPhone lock screen lets nearby attackers see contacts and photos

CVE-2015-5923 · published 11 years ago
Summary

iOS versions earlier than 9.0.2 do not limit what can be accessed from the lock screen. A person standing close to the device could view stored contacts or photos without unlocking it. Upgrade iPhones to iOS 9.0.2 or later to close the gap.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
apple iphone_os <= 9.0.1
cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
Apple iOS before 9.0.2 does not properly restrict the options available on the lock screen, which allows physically proximate attackers to read contact data or view photos via unspecified vectors.
Apple iOS before 9.0.2 does not properly restrict the options available on the lock screen, which allows physically proximate attackers to read contact data or view photos via unspecified vectors.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 60 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)
Severity
2.1 Low
Exploitation
<1% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-200Information Exposure
Timeline
Published9 Oct 2015
Updated4 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2015-5923 · NVD
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