CVE-2024-40852 — MEDIUM (5.3)

Q: How severe is CVE-2024-40852?

CVE-2024-40852 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Q: Is there a patch for CVE-2024-40852?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Ipados, Apple Iphone Os.

Vulnerability Description

This issue was addressed by restricting options offered on a locked device. This issue is fixed in iOS 18 and iPadOS 18. An attacker may be able to see recent photos without authentication in Assistive Access.

CVSS Score

5.3

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

LOW

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Ipados	< 18.0
Apple	Iphone Os	< 18.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-862

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/121250Vendor Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Sep/32

FAQ

What is CVE-2024-40852?

CVE-2024-40852 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM). This issue was addressed by restricting options offered on a locked device. This issue is fixed in iOS 18 and iPadOS 18. An attacker may be able to see recent photos without authentication in Assistiv...

How severe is CVE-2024-40852?

CVE-2024-40852 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2024-40852?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Ipados, Apple Iphone Os.