#VU9022 Improper access control in Apple iOS - CVE-2017-13844

 

#VU9022 Improper access control in Apple iOS - CVE-2017-13844

Published: November 1, 2017


Vulnerability identifier: #VU9022
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: 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-2017-13844
CWE-ID: CWE-284
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Apple iOS
Software vendor:
Apple Inc.

Description

The vulnerability allows a local attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information on the target system.

The weakness exists due to a flaw in the Messages application. A local attacker can supply Reply With Message and access photos from the lock screen.

Remediation

Update to version 11.1.

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