Improper Authentication in Apple iOS and iPadOS - CVE-2024-44274

 

Improper Authentication in Apple iOS and iPadOS - CVE-2024-44274

Published: October 28, 2024


Vulnerability identifier: #VU99421
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-2024-44274
CWE-ID: CWE-287
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 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.


How to mitigate CVE-2024-44274

Install updates from vendor's website.

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