#VU16289 Information disclosure in Apple iOS - CVE-2018-4430

Vulnerability identifier: #VU16289

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-4430

CWE-ID: CWE-200

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 obtain potentially sensitive information on the target system.

The weakness exists due to an error in the FaceTime component. A local attacker can trigger a state management error and access to contacts on a locked device.

Mitigation
Update to version 12.1.1.

Vulnerable software versions

Apple iOS: 12.0 16A366 - 12.0.1 16A404, 12.1 16B92

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External links
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT209340

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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.