Vulnerability identifier: #VU9022

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 2.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-13844

CWE-ID: CWE-284

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

Mitigation
Update to version 11.1.

Vulnerable software versions

Apple iOS: 10.3 - 10.3.3, 10.2 - 10.2.1, 10.1 - 10.1.1, 10.0.0 - 10.0.3, 4.3.0 - 4.3.4, 4.2.1 - 4.2.8, 4.0 - 4.0.2, 3.2 - 3.2.2, 3.1 - 3.1.3, 3.0 - 3.0.1, 9.2 - 9.2.1, 9.3.0 - 9.3.5, 9.1.0, 9.0.0 - 9.0.2

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External links
http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208222

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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.