CVE-2024-44139

Name: CVE-2024-44139
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-09-17T00:15:50.443+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

LOWCVSS 2.4/10EPSS 0.25%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-44139 is a low-severity vulnerability rated 2.4/10 on the CVSS scale. The issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in iOS 18 and iPadOS 18. EPSS estimates a 0.25% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in iOS 18 and iPadOS 18. An attacker with physical access may be able to access contacts from the lock screen.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

2.4/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.25%

16.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Ipad Os	< 18.0
Apple	Iphone Os	< 18.0

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/121250Vendor Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Sep/32

Timeline

Published: Sep 17, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-44139?

The issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in iOS 18 and iPadOS 18. An attacker with physical access may be able to access contacts from the lock screen.

How severe is CVE-2024-44139?

CVE-2024-44139 has a CVSS score of 2.4/10 (LOW severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.25% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-44139?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2024-44139?

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Source: NVD / NIST