Improper Authentication in iPadOS and Apple iOS - CVE-2024-23240
Published: March 11, 2024
Vulnerability identifier: #VU87314
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4: 1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:P/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-23240
CWE-ID: CWE-287
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
The vulnerability allows an attacker to perform unauthorized actions.
The vulnerability exists due to improper authentication checks in Shake-to-undo in Photos. An attacker with physical access to device can restore a previously deleted photo.
Affected software
iPadOS
Apple iOS
Apple iOS
How to mitigate CVE-2024-23240
Install updates from vendor's website.
iPadOS - update to 17.4 21E217
Apple iOS - update to 17.4 21E217
Apple iOS - update to 17.4 21E217