A New Passcode Security Flaw Found In iOS 6.1.3

Apple released their iOS 6.1.3 update for all supporting devices yesterday, one of the major update in the release is to patch a lockscreen passcode bug that gives low level access to call logs, photos and contacts on the device. But it seems that a new bug has been revealed by Youtube user videosdebarraquito that would give access to call logs, photos and contacts on Voice Control enabled devices without SIRI. This bug was successfully replicated when our team tested it on an iPhone 4 today morning. A detailed video has been posted below which shows the bug.

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Apple will surely squash the bug in their next release of iOS but for now all users can do to stay safe from the exploit is to disable voice control on their devices. All the restricted user has to do is to dial a call in emergency mode on the passcode locked device using the voice control option (Press and hold home button) and immediately pop out the sim card tray when the call is being placed. This will take the device into dial screen from which the user can access call logs, contact list and photos without any problem. Users of Apple’s latest iPhone are safe from this bug.