#VU15192 Passcode bypass in Apple iOS


Published: 2018-10-09

Vulnerability identifier: #VU15192

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 3.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-4379

CWE-ID: CWE-264

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Apple iOS
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor: Apple Inc.

Description

The vulnerability allows a local attacker to share items from the lock screen.

The weakness exists in VoiceOver due to improper restriction of options offered on a locked device. A local attacker can bypass the share function and share items from the lock screen.

Mitigation
Update to version 12.0.1.

Vulnerable software versions

Apple iOS: 12.0 16A366


External links
http://support.apple.com/en-ie/HT209162


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.


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