CVE-2024-44179

Name: CVE-2024-44179
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-03-10T19:15:37.96+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

LOWCVSS 2.4/10EPSS 0.27%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-44179 is a low-severity vulnerability rated 2.4/10 on the CVSS scale. This issue was addressed by restricting options offered on a locked device. This issue is fixed in iOS 17.7 and iPadOS 17.7, iOS 18 and iPadOS 18, macOS Sequoia 15. EPSS estimates a 0.27% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

This issue was addressed by restricting options offered on a locked device. This issue is fixed in iOS 17.7 and iPadOS 17.7, iOS 18 and iPadOS 18, macOS Sequoia 15. An attacker with physical access to a device may be able to read contact numbers 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

0.27%

19.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Ipados	< 17.7
Apple	Iphone Os	< 17.7
Apple	Macos	< 15.0

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/121238Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/121246Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/121250Release Notes, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 10, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-44179?

How severe is CVE-2024-44179?

CVE-2024-44179 has a CVSS score of 2.4/10 (LOW severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.27% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-44179?

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-2024-44179?

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Source: NVD / NIST