Product:
iOS
Summary
This issue was addressed through improved state management. A user may be able to view restricted content from the lock screen. The issue is fixed in iOS 18.1 and iPadOS 18.1.
Details
| Severity | Base Score | CVE |
|---|---|---|
| LOW | 2.4 | CVE-2024-54556 |
Exploitation
To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker with physical access to the device could potentially view restricted content displayed on the lock screen. This could occur without requiring any user interaction, making it a low-complexity attack.
Affected Products
- iOS 18.1: Fixed the issue related to viewing restricted content from the lock screen.
- iPadOS 18.1: Addressed the same vulnerability as in iOS.
Mitigation
Users are advised to update their devices to iOS 18.1 or iPadOS 18.1 to mitigate this vulnerability. Keeping devices updated ensures that security patches are applied, reducing the risk of exploitation.