#VU99425 Information disclosure in Apple iOS and iPadOS - CVE-2024-44261

Vulnerability identifier: #VU99425

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 0.4 [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/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-44261

CWE-ID: CWE-200

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

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

Vendor: Apple Inc.

Description

The vulnerability allows an attacker to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to an error in VoiceOver. An attacker with physical access to device can view restricted content from the lock screen.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Apple iOS: 17.0.2 21A350 - 17.7 21H16

iPadOS: 17.0 - 17.7 21H16

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External links
https://support.apple.com/en-us/121567

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. The attacker should have physical access to the system in order to successfully exploit this vulnerability.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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