#VU13130 Security restrictions bypass in Apple iOS - CVE-2018-4244

Vulnerability identifier: #VU13130

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-2018-4244

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 physically local attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a permissions error in the Siri Contacts component. A physically local attacker can bypass security restrictions and view private contact information.

Mitigation
Update to version 11.4.

Vulnerable software versions

Apple iOS: 11.3 - 11.3.1

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External links
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208848

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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.