Security features bypass in iPadOS and Apple iOS - CVE-2024-40839

 

Security features bypass in iPadOS and Apple iOS - CVE-2024-40839

Published: January 21, 2025


Vulnerability identifier: #VU103105
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4: 2.4 [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]
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-40839
CWE-ID: CWE-254
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vulnerability details

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.


Affected software

iPadOS
Apple iOS

How to mitigate CVE-2024-40839

Install updates from vendor's website.

iPadOS - update to 17.5 21F79
Apple iOS - update to 17.5 21F79

External References

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