Apple Fix Security Flaw on iPhone iOS 4.1, 4.2 Beta 3

Oct. 26, 2010 - PRLog -- Apple iOS 4.1, 4.2 Beta 3 have Security Flaw for iPhone, it allows calls to be made on passcode locked iPhone, Apple is already aware of the flaw and has the fix ready.

The news is that there is another Phone.app security hole in iOS 4.1, it allows someone to get around a passcode locked iPhone, gain access to the people' s contact list, make calls and send emails to anyone in said contact list.

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"To reproduce the bug, make sure to have a passcode lock turned on and lock your device. In the lockscreen, tap on Emergency Call in the lower left corner. Now type a non-existent emergency number, I tried #946494. Start the call, and as soon as the red button appear hit the sleep button. You' ll be brought to the contact list."

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