iPad: Bluetooth Keyboard play/pause key works while locked; can lose data

Originator:reppepreppep
Number:rdar://8199618 Date Originated:16-Jul-2010 09:57 AM
Status: Resolved:
Product:iPad Product Version:iPad 3.2.1 (7b405)
Classification:Power Reproducible:Always
 
Summary:
When iPad is locked (either just auto-locked or also passcode locked), play/pause media key on Apple Bluetooth keyboard is enabled.

Steps to Reproduce:
1. Pair a Bluetooth keyboard with an iPad.
2. Set a Passcode, with Immediate lock.
3. Lock the iPhone.
4. Press the Play/Pause key on the keyboard.
5. Press and hold a number key.

Expected Results:
Nothing, or perhaps iPad wakes up and prompts for a password.

There should also be some safety feature to prevent pressure on the Return key from using up 10 unlock attempts and crypto-shredding the iPad.

Actual Results:
Music playback begins, with the iPad still locked. This is a good way to kill the battery accidentally.

After 40 digits (would be slightly different with a complicated password), the iPad crypto-shreds all data. I didn't go past 8 digits/2 failures, but a friend experienced it.
http://securosis.com/blog/incite-7-14-2010-mello-yello

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