Insecure Temporary File in iPadOS and Apple iOS - CVE-2024-27845

 

Insecure Temporary File in iPadOS and Apple iOS - CVE-2024-27845

Published: August 5, 2024


Vulnerability identifier: #VU95318
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4: 4.8 [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]
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-27845
CWE-ID: CWE-377
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vulnerability details

The vulnerability allows a local application to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to insecure handling of temporary files in Notes. A local application can gain access to Notes attachments.


Affected software

iPadOS
Apple iOS

How to mitigate CVE-2024-27845

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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