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Friday
Nov022012

iOS 6.0.1 Update Fixes Passbook Security Issue

By AuthorGustavo Franceschini | DateFriday, November 2, 2012 at 11:21AM

According to Apple's update notes, iOS 6.0.1 update fixes some security vulnerabilities found on iOS 6. One such issue has to do with Passbook and how a person could access it without entering a passcode.

As described by Apple:

Available for: iPhone 3GS and later, iPod touch (4th generation) and later, iPad 2 and later

Impact: A person with physical access to the device may be able to access Passbook passes without entering a passcode

Description: A state management issue existed in the handling of Passbook passes at the lock screen. This issue was addressed through improved handling of Passbook passes.

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