#VU89035 Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls in Apple iOS and iPadOS - CVE-2024-23228

Vulnerability identifier: #VU89035

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.1 [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-2024-23228

CWE-ID: CWE-264

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 a local application to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to application does not properly impose security restrictions, which can cause locked Notes content to be unexpectedly unlocked.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Apple iOS: 17.0 21A326 - 17.2.1 21C66

iPadOS: 17.0 - 17.2.1 21C66

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External links
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214059

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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.