Security features bypass in iPadOS and Apple iOS - CVE-2024-44171
Published: September 17, 2024
Vulnerability identifier: #VU97365
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4 BT: 0.4 [CVSS:4.0/AV:P/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-44171
CWE-ID: CWE-254
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
The vulnerability allows an attacker to bypass implemented security restrictions.
The vulnerability exists due to a state management error in the accessibility feature. An attacker with physical access to device can control nearby devices.
Affected software
iPadOS
Apple iOS
watchOS
Apple iOS
watchOS
How to mitigate CVE-2024-44171
Install updates from vendor's website.
iPadOS - addressed in versions 17.7 21H16, 18.0 22A3354
Apple iOS - addressed in versions 17.7 21H16, 18.0 22A3354
watchOS - update to 11.0
Apple iOS - addressed in versions 17.7 21H16, 18.0 22A3354
watchOS - update to 11.0