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
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
Apple iOS - update to 17.5 21F79