Security features bypass in iPadOS and Apple iOS - CVE-2024-27819

 

Security features bypass in iPadOS and Apple iOS - CVE-2024-27819

Published: August 5, 2024


Vulnerability identifier: #VU95319
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-2024-27819
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 improper access restrictions in Siri. An attacker with physical access to device can view contacts from the lock screen.



Affected software

iPadOS
Apple iOS

How to mitigate CVE-2024-27819

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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