Security features bypass in Apple iOS and iPadOS - CVE-2024-40851
Published: October 28, 2024
Vulnerability identifier: #VU99427
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-2024-40851
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 an error in Siri. An attacker with physical access to a locked device can access contact photos from the lock screen.
Affected software
Apple iOS
iPadOS
iPadOS
How to mitigate CVE-2024-40851
Install updates from vendor's website.
Apple iOS - update to 18.1 22B83
iPadOS - update to 18.1 22B83
iPadOS - update to 18.1 22B83