Improper Authentication in iPadOS and Apple iOS - CVE-2024-44127

 

Improper Authentication in iPadOS and Apple iOS - CVE-2024-44127

Published: September 17, 2024


Vulnerability identifier: #VU97367
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4 BT: 0.4 [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/E:U/U:Clear]
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-44127
CWE-ID: CWE-287
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 missing authentication. An attacker with physical access to device can access Safari private browsing without authentication.


Affected software

iPadOS
Apple iOS

How to mitigate CVE-2024-44127

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

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