CVE-2018-4379 Security feature bypass in iOS
Attackers could bypass the lock screen to access the share function on locked iOS devices, potentially exposing data.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2018-4379?
CVE-2018-4379 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Iphone Os, published on 3 Apr 2019. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A lock screen issue allowed access to the share function on a locked device. This issue was addressed by restricting options offered on a locked device. This issue affected versions prior to iOS 12.0.1.
Weakness: CWE-200
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-4379?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Iphone Os.
How do I fix CVE-2018-4379?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-4379 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2018-4379 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-4379 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Iphone Os
Sources
Also known as GHSA-w5mp-vmh9-hrcm.