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IpadosOperating system · Apple

CVE-2024-44204

MEDIUM · 5.5 CVSS v3.1 Published 2024-10-04
Fix available
A fix is available. Upgrade to 18.0.1 or later.
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57/100
Remediation priority · Elevated
Zero-click

Official description Straight from the sourceThe vendor's or NVD's own wording, published unedited. Authoritative, but often terse — it says what broke, rarely what to do.

NVD · unedited
A logic issue was addressed with improved validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.0.1 and iPadOS 18.0.1. A user's saved passwords may be read aloud by VoiceOver.

Technical summary Written by usOur analysis, written from the advisory, the CVSS vector and the affected-version data. It adds context the advisory leaves out, and never invents facts that are not in the source.

dbcve analysis · high confidence

VoiceOver, Apple's screen reader for visually impaired users, was reading saved passwords aloud due to a logic validation error. The accessibility feature failed to properly suppress audio output for password fields, allowing sensitive credential data to be disclosed through the device's speakers.

MitigationUpdate affected iOS and iPadOS devices to version 18.0.1 or later, which contains the corrected validation logic preventing VoiceOver from announcing password content.

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Affected products & versions What the vendor confirmedThe version ranges the vendor confirmed as vulnerable. If your version sits inside a range here, treat yourself as exposed until you have upgraded.

NVD · CPE data
IpadosOperating system
Affected:< 18.0.1
Iphone OsOperating system
Affected:< 18.0.1

CVSS breakdown How the score is builtThe industry scoring standard. It rates how the flaw is reached, what it takes to exploit, and what an attacker gains — the score is derived from those, not the other way round.

From the vector
Attack vector
Local
Complexity
Low
Privileges
Low
User interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
None
Availability
None

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

Am I affected? How to checkSteps we derive from the advisory and the affected-version data, so you can decide whether this CVE reaches your setup. They are a guide, not a scan — your own configuration is the authority.

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  1. Check the iOS or iPadOS version
    Go to Settings > General > About and look at the Software Version field. Alternatively, check via Finder/iTunes when the device is connected, or use Apple Configurator for enterprise management.
    Affected if The version number is below 18.0.1 (for example, 18.0, 17.x, or earlier).
  2. Verify VoiceOver is enabled
    Navigate to Settings > Accessibility > VoiceOver and confirm the VoiceOver toggle is set to ON.
    Affected if VoiceOver is turned on and the device is running an affected iOS/iPadOS version below 18.0.1.
  3. Confirm saved passwords exist on the device
    Go to Settings > Passwords > Password Options, or check Settings > Safari > AutoFill to see if passwords are saved and available for autofill.
    Affected if There are saved passwords in the device Keychain or iCloud Keychain that could be accessed by VoiceOver.
  4. Test password field announcement behavior
    With VoiceOver enabled, navigate to a login form or password entry screen. Activate VoiceOver on a password field and listen to what is spoken aloud.
    Affected if VoiceOver announces the actual password characters or saved password content instead of masking them or announcing only 'password' or 'secured field'.

The environment is affected if the device runs iOS or iPadOS version below 18.0.1, VoiceOver is enabled, and saved passwords are present and being read aloud instead of masked.

Generated from the published advisory. Verify against your own configuration.

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dbcve · scoped
Upgrade available Upgrade to 18.0.1 or later
Fixed in 18.0.1
Interim mitigation

Update affected iOS and iPadOS devices to version 18.0.1 or later, which contains the corrected validation logic preventing VoiceOver from announcing password content.

Recommended fix High confidence

iOS 18.0.1 and iPadOS 18.0.1

  1. Back up your iPhone or iPad using iCloud or your computer
  2. Ensure your device is connected to Wi-Fi and has sufficient battery (at least 50%)
  3. Go to Settings > General > Software Update
  4. Tap 'Download and Install' when iOS 18.0.1 or iPadOS 18.0.1 is available
  5. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the update
  6. After the update completes, verify the version in Settings > General > About says 18.0.1
Caveat iOS 18 introduces many new features; review Apple's iOS 18 release notes for any app or feature changes that may affect your workflow

Generated from the published advisory — verify against the referenced sources before acting.

Fix this in Ipados Scoped from the published advisory
  • Consultation1.0 h
  • Implementation2.0 h
  • Testing1.0 h
  • Review / QA1.0 h
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