Improper Authentication in iPadOS and Apple iOS - CVE-2024-44274
Published: October 28, 2024
Vulnerability identifier: #VU99421
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-2024-44274
CWE-ID: CWE-287
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
The vulnerability allows an attacker to bypass authentication process.
The vulnerability exists due to missing authentication within the Accessibility feature. An attacker with physical access to a locked device can view sensitive user information.
Affected software
iPadOS
Apple iOS
watchOS
Apple iOS
watchOS
How to mitigate CVE-2024-44274
Install updates from vendor's website.
iPadOS - addressed in versions 17.7.1 21H216, 18.1 22B83
Apple iOS - addressed in versions 17.7.1 21H216, 18.1 22B83
watchOS - update to 11.1
Apple iOS - addressed in versions 17.7.1 21H216, 18.1 22B83
watchOS - update to 11.1