Security features bypass in Apple iOS and iPadOS - CVE-2024-44139

 

Security features bypass in Apple iOS and iPadOS - CVE-2024-44139

Published: September 17, 2024


Vulnerability identifier: #VU97410
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4.0: 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-2024-44139
CWE-ID: CWE-254
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vendor: Apple Inc.
Affected software:
Apple iOS
iPadOS

Detailed vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows an attacker to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to missing checks in Siri. An attacker with physical access to device can access contacts from the lock screen.


How to mitigate CVE-2024-44139

Install updates from vendor's website.

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