CVE-2024-23292: An app may be able to access information about a user's contacts in Apple iOS and iPadOS
CVE-2024-23292 is a low-severity privacy vulnerability in Apple iOS and iPadOS where an app may be able to access information about a user's contacts. This issue was addressed by Apple with improved data protection and private data redaction in log entries. The vulnerability is fixed in iOS 17. 4 and iPadOS 17. 4, as well as macOS Sonoma 14. 4. The CVSS score is 3. 3, indicating low impact, with the attack vector requiring local access and user interaction. No known exploits are reported in the wild. Apple’s advisory confirms the availability of an official fix and recommends updating to the patched versions.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2024-23292 is a privacy vulnerability affecting Apple iOS and iPadOS that could allow an app to access a user's contacts information improperly. The issue was mitigated by Apple through improved private data redaction and data protection mechanisms in iOS 17.4, iPadOS 17.4, and macOS Sonoma 14.4. The vulnerability has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 3.3 (low severity), with an attack vector requiring local access and user interaction but no privileges. Apple’s official security advisories confirm the fix and recommend updating to the latest OS versions to remediate the issue.
Potential Impact
An app on affected Apple devices may be able to access sensitive contact information without proper authorization, potentially leading to privacy violations. The impact is limited to confidentiality (partial information disclosure) with no integrity or availability impact. The vulnerability requires local access and user interaction, reducing the likelihood of widespread exploitation. No known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Apple has released official fixes for this vulnerability in iOS 17.4, iPadOS 17.4, and macOS Sonoma 14.4. Users and administrators should update affected devices to these versions to remediate the issue. No additional mitigation steps are required beyond applying the official patches.
CVE-2024-23292: An app may be able to access information about a user's contacts in Apple iOS and iPadOS
Description
CVE-2024-23292 is a low-severity privacy vulnerability in Apple iOS and iPadOS where an app may be able to access information about a user's contacts. This issue was addressed by Apple with improved data protection and private data redaction in log entries. The vulnerability is fixed in iOS 17. 4 and iPadOS 17. 4, as well as macOS Sonoma 14. 4. The CVSS score is 3. 3, indicating low impact, with the attack vector requiring local access and user interaction. No known exploits are reported in the wild. Apple’s advisory confirms the availability of an official fix and recommends updating to the patched versions.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-23292 is a privacy vulnerability affecting Apple iOS and iPadOS that could allow an app to access a user's contacts information improperly. The issue was mitigated by Apple through improved private data redaction and data protection mechanisms in iOS 17.4, iPadOS 17.4, and macOS Sonoma 14.4. The vulnerability has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 3.3 (low severity), with an attack vector requiring local access and user interaction but no privileges. Apple’s official security advisories confirm the fix and recommend updating to the latest OS versions to remediate the issue.
Potential Impact
An app on affected Apple devices may be able to access sensitive contact information without proper authorization, potentially leading to privacy violations. The impact is limited to confidentiality (partial information disclosure) with no integrity or availability impact. The vulnerability requires local access and user interaction, reducing the likelihood of widespread exploitation. No known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Apple has released official fixes for this vulnerability in iOS 17.4, iPadOS 17.4, and macOS Sonoma 14.4. Users and administrators should update affected devices to these versions to remediate the issue. No additional mitigation steps are required beyond applying the official patches.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- apple
- Date Reserved
- 2024-01-12T22:22:21.501Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 690a47596d939959c8022cba
Added to database: 11/4/2025, 6:35:05 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 11:09:23 PM
Last updated: 5/9/2026, 11:32:58 AM
Views: 84
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