Security features bypass in Apple iOS and iPadOS - CVE-2024-40839
Published: January 21, 2025
Vulnerability identifier: #VU103105
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:P/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-40839
CWE-ID: CWE-254
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vendor: Apple Inc.
Affected software:
Apple iOS
iPadOS
Apple iOS
iPadOS
Detailed vulnerability description
The vulnerability allows an attacker to gain access to sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to a state issue in Status Bar. An attacker with physical access to device can view notification contents from the Lock Screen.
How to mitigate CVE-2024-40839
Install updates from vendor's website.