CVE-2024-44179

Description

This issue was addressed by restricting options offered on a locked device. This issue is fixed in iOS 17.7 and iPadOS 17.7, iOS 18 and iPadOS 18, macOS Sequoia 15. An attacker with physical access to a device may be able to read contact numbers from the lock screen.

Category

2.4
CVSS
Severity: Low
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.02%
Vendor Advisory apple.com Vendor Advisory apple.com Vendor Advisory apple.com
Affected: Apple macOS
Affected: Apple iOS and iPadOS
Affected: Apple iOS and iPadOS
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://support.apple.com/en-us/121238 release notes vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/121246 release notes vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/121250 release notes vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-44179?
CVE-2024-44179 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-44179?
To fix CVE-2024-44179, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2024-44179 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-44179 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2024-44179?
CVE-2024-44179 affects Apple macOS, Apple iOS and iPadOS, Apple iOS and iPadOS.
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