CVE-2024-44171 (GCVE-0-2024-44171)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2024-09-16 23:22 – Updated: 2025-11-04 16:15
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Summary
This issue was addressed through improved state management. This issue is fixed in iOS 17.7 and iPadOS 17.7, iOS 18 and iPadOS 18, watchOS 11. An attacker with physical access to a locked device may be able to Control Nearby Devices via accessibility features.
Severity ?
4.6 (Medium)
CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
CWE
  • An attacker with physical access to a locked device may be able to Control Nearby Devices via accessibility features
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Apple iOS and iPadOS Affected: unspecified , < 17.7 (custom)
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    Apple iOS and iPadOS Affected: unspecified , < 18 (custom)
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    Apple watchOS Affected: unspecified , < 11 (custom)
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