CVE-2018-4238 Security feature bypass in n/a
Physically proximate attackers can bypass iOS lock-screen protection to enable Siri, compromising device security.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2018-4238?
CVE-2018-4238 is a low-severity vulnerability in Apple Iphone Os, published on 8 Jun 2018. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iOS before 11.4 is affected. The issue involves the "Siri" component. It allows physically proximate attackers to bypass the lock-screen protection mechanism and enable Siri.
Weakness: CWE-732
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-4238?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Iphone Os.
How do I fix CVE-2018-4238?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-4238 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2018-4238 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-4238 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Iphone Os
Sources
Also known as GHSA-w5xf-pm8g-5w38.