How severe is CVE-2008-4593?

CVE-2008-4593 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.2, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2008-4593 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-4593?

CVE-2008-4593 affects Apple Iphone. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-4593?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2008-4593 published?

CVE-2008-4593 was published on 2008-10-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-4593

CVE-2008-4593 is a low-severity vulnerability in Apple Iphone with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-200.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 1.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (24th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Apple Iphone
Published: 2008-10-17
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Apple iPhone 2.1 with firmware 5F136, when Require Passcode is enabled and Show SMS Preview is disabled, allows physically proximate attackers to obtain sensitive information by performing an Emergency Call tap and then reading SMS messages on the device screen, aka Apple bug number 6267416.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-4593?: Apple iPhone 2.1 with firmware 5F136, when Require Passcode is enabled and Show SMS Preview is disabled, allows physically proximate attackers to obtain sensitive information by performing an Emergency Call tap and then reading SMS messages on the device screen, aka Apple bug number 6267416.
How severe is CVE-2008-4593?: CVE-2008-4593 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.2, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2008-4593 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-4593?: CVE-2008-4593 affects Apple Iphone. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-4593?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-4593 published?: CVE-2008-4593 was published on 2008-10-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:h:apple:iphone:2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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