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Lock Screen Notification Exposure in iOS/iPadOS

IdentifiersCVE-2024-54485CWE-200

A vulnerability in iOS and iPadOS prior to versions 17.7.3 and 18.2 allowed an attacker with physical access to a device to view notification content from the lock screen, bypassing intended privacy controls. The issue was addressed by adding additional logic to restrict access to notification content.

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Impact

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An attacker with physical access to a vulnerable iOS or iPadOS device could view sensitive notification content from the lock screen, potentially exposing private information such as messages, emails, or app alerts.

Mitigation

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Until the device is updated, users can mitigate risk by disabling lock screen notifications for sensitive apps in device settings, or by keeping the device physically secure at all times.

Remediation

Patch, then assume compromise.

Update affected devices to iPadOS 17.7.3, iOS 18.2, or iPadOS 18.2, where the issue has been resolved by Apple.
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AppleIpadosoperating_system
AppleIphone Osoperating_system

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