Passcode bypass in Apple iOS - CVE-2018-4380

 

Passcode bypass in Apple iOS - CVE-2018-4380

Published: October 9, 2018


Vulnerability identifier: #VU15191
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4.0: 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
CVE-ID: CVE-2018-4380
CWE-ID: CWE-264
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vendor: Apple Inc.
Affected software:
Apple iOS

Detailed vulnerability description

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.


How to mitigate CVE-2018-4380

Update to version 12.0.1.

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