Security features bypass in Apple iOS and iPadOS - CVE-2024-44251
Published: October 28, 2024
Vulnerability identifier: #VU99429
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-2024-44251
CWE-ID: CWE-254
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 a state management issue in Spotlight. An attacker with physical access to the device can view restricted content from the lock screen.
Affected software
Apple iOS
iPadOS
iPadOS
How to mitigate CVE-2024-44251
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