# CVE-2014-2019: The iCloud subsystem in Apple iOS before 7.1 allows physically proximate attackers to bypass an intended password requirement, and turn off

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2014-02-18 · Updated: 2024-08-06

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

The iCloud subsystem in Apple iOS before 7.1 allows physically proximate attackers to bypass an intended password requirement, and turn off the Find My iPhone service or complete a Delete Account action and then associate this service with a different Apple ID account, by entering an arbitrary iCloud Account Password value and a blank iCloud Account Description value.

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## References

- http://news.softpedia.com/news/Major-iOS-7-Security-Flaw-Discovered-Video-425011.shtml
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT6162
- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QnPk4RRWjic

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