SB2018100902 - Passcode bypass in Apple iOS
Published: October 9, 2018
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Description
This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.
1) Passcode bypass (CVE-ID: CVE-2018-4380)
CWE-ID: CWE-264 - Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls
CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
The vulnerability allows a local attacker to view photos and contacts from the lock screen.
The weakness exists in QuickLook due to improper restriction of options offered on a locked device. A local attacker can bypass the iOS lock screen and see contacts, photos, emails, and telephone numbers.
2) Passcode bypass (CVE-ID: CVE-2018-4379)
CWE-ID: CWE-264 - Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls
CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
The vulnerability allows a local attacker to share items from the lock screen.
The weakness exists in VoiceOver due to improper restriction of options offered on a locked device. A local attacker can bypass the share function and share items from the lock screen.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.