SB2024102852 - Multiple vulnerabilities in Apple iOS 18 and iPadOS 18
Published: October 28, 2024 Updated: January 16, 2026
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Description
This security bulletin contains information about 44 secuirty vulnerabilities.
1) Information disclosure (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-44229)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to excessive data output in Safari Private Browsing. A remote attacker can gain unauthorized access to browsing history.
2) Buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-44244)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in WebKit. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted website, trick the victim into opening it, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
3) Security features bypass (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-44296)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass implemented security restrictions.
The vulnerability exists due to improper checks in WebKit. A remote attacker can trick the victim into visiting a specially crafted website and prevent Content Security Policy from being enforced.
4) Information disclosure (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-44261)
The vulnerability allows an attacker to gain access to sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to an error in VoiceOver. An attacker with physical access to device can view restricted content from the lock screen.
5) Security features bypass (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-44235)
The vulnerability allows an attacker to gain access to sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to a state management issue in Spotlight. An attacker with physical access to the device can view restricted content from the lock screen.
6) Security features bypass (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-44251)
The vulnerability allows an attacker to gain access to sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to a state management issue in Spotlight. An attacker with physical access to the device can view restricted content from the lock screen.
7) Security features bypass (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-44278)
The vulnerability allows a local application to bypass implemented security restrictions.
The vulnerability exists due to improper checks in Siri. An local application can access sensitive user data in system logs.
8) State Issues (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-44263)
The vulnerability allows a local application to gain access to sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to a logic issue in Siri. A local application can access user-sensitive data.
9) Security features bypass (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-40851)
The vulnerability allows an attacker to bypass implemented security restrictions.
The vulnerability exists due to an error in Siri. An attacker with physical access to a locked device can access contact photos from the lock screen.
10) Information disclosure (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-44194)
The vulnerability allows a local application to gain access to potentially sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to excessive data output by Siri. A local application can gain unauthorized access to sensitive user data.
11) Improper access control (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-44269)
The vulnerability allows a local application to gain access to sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions in Shortcuts. A local application can use shortcuts to access restricted files.
12) Information disclosure (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-44254)
The vulnerability allows a local application to gain access to sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to excessive data output in Shortcuts. A local application can access sensitive user data.
13) Heap-based buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-44218)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in SceneKit. A remote attacker can trick the victim into opening a specially crafted file, trigger a heap-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
14) Security features bypass (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-44259)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass implemented security restrictions.
The vulnerability exists due to an error within Safari Downloads. A remote attacker can misuse a trust relationship to download malicious content and trick the victim into executing a malicious file.
15) Improper Authentication (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-44274)
The vulnerability allows an attacker to bypass authentication process.
The vulnerability exists due to missing authentication within the Accessibility feature. An attacker with physical access to a locked device can view sensitive user information.
16) Buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-44277)
The vulnerability allows a local application to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in Pro Res. A local application can trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.
17) Input validation error (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-44252)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the affected system.
The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input when handling backup files in MobileBackup. A remote attacker can trick the victim into using a specially crafted backup file and execute arbitrary code on the system.
18) UNIX symbolic link following (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-44258)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the affected system.
The vulnerability exists due to a symlink following issue in Managed Configuration. A remote attacker can trick the victim into using a malicious backup file, modify protected system files and compromise the affected system.
19) Inclusion of Sensitive Information in Log Files (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-44239)
The vulnerability allows a local application to gain access to sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to the OS kernel writes kernel state into the log files. A local application can gain access to sensitive kernel information.
20) Input validation error (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-40867)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass implemented security restrictions.
The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input in iTunes when handling a custom URL scheme. A remote attacker can trick the victim into clicking on a specially crafted link and break out of Web Content sandbox.
21) Buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-44285)
The vulnerability allows a local application to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in IOSurface. A local application can trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
22) Buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-44297)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to crash the application.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when processing files in ImageIO. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted Office document, trick the victim into opening it, trigger memory corruption and perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
23) Out-of-bounds read (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-44215)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary condition in ImageIO. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted file, trick the victim into opening it, trigger an out-of-bounds read error and read contents of memory on the system.
24) Out-of-bounds read (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-44282)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary condition in Foundation. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted file, trick the victim into opening it, trigger an out-of-bounds read error and read contents of memory on the system.
25) Out-of-bounds read (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-44302)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary condition in CoreText. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted file, trick the victim into opening it, trigger an out-of-bounds read error and read contents of memory on the system.
26) Out-of-bounds read (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-44240)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary condition in CoreText. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted file, trick the victim into opening it, trigger an out-of-bounds read error and read contents of memory on the system.
27) UNIX symbolic link following (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-44273)
The vulnerability allows a local application to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to a symlink following issue in CoreMedia Playback. A local application can create a specially crafted symbolic link to a critical file on the system and overwrite it with privileges of the application.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in privilege escalation.
28) Path traversal (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-44255)
The vulnerability allows a local application to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to input validation error when handling shortcuts in App Support. A local application can run arbitrary shortcuts without user consent.
29) Buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-44232)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in AppleAVD when handling media files. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted media file, trick the victim into opening it, trigger memory corruption and perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
30) Buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-44233)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in AppleAVD when handling media files. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted media file, trick the victim into opening it, trigger memory corruption and perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
31) Buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-44234)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in AppleAVD when handling media files. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted media file, trick the victim into opening it, trigger memory corruption and perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
32) Input validation error (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-54535)
The vulnerability allows a local application to gain access to sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to a logic error in Calendar. A local application with access to calendar data can also read reminders.
33) Buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-40854)
The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in GPU drivers. A local user can trigger memory corruption and perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
34) Buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-44299)
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in DCP firmware. A local user can execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.
35) Buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-44241)
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in DCP firmware. A local user can execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.
36) Buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-44242)
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in DCP firmware. A local user can execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.
37) Buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-44201)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in libarchive. A remote attacker can trick the victim into opening a specially crafted archive, trigger memory corruption and perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
38) Input validation error (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-54538)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input within the Security component. A remote attacker can pass specially crafted input to the application and perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
39) Security features bypass (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-54470)
The vulnerability allows an attacker to gain access to sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to incorrect checks in Siri. An attacker with physical access to device can access contacts from the lock screen.
40) Information disclosure (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-44200)
The vulnerability allows a local application to gain access to potentially sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to excessive data output by Siri. A local application can gain access to sensitive location information.
41) Information disclosure (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-44290)
The vulnerability allows a local application to gain access to potentially sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to excessive data output by the Weather application. A local application can determine user's current location.
42) Information disclosure (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-44212)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to incorrect handling of cookie origin. A remote attacker can gain access to cookies set by another website.
43) Protection mechanism failure (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-54556)
The vulnerability allows an attacker to view restricted content on the locked screen.
The vulnerability exists due to insufficient implementation of security measures in WidgetKit. An attacker with physical access to the system can view restricted content from the lock screen.
44) Buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-44238)
The vulnerability allows a local application to execute arbitrary code.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in IOMobileFrameBuffer. A local application can trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Remediation
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