CVE-2024-44207
Apple
CVE-2024-44207: Audio messages in Messages on iOS and iPadOS may capture a few seconds of audio before the microphone indicator activates. This vulnerability, now fixed in iOS 18.0.1 and iPadOS 18.0.1, could lead to unintended audio recording. While the CVSS score is 4.3, indicating moderate severity, the SOCRadar Vulnerability Risk Score (SVRS) is 48. Although this is not considered a critical vulnerability based on SOCRadar's scoring, the 'In The Wild' tag suggests that it has been actively exploited. Therefore, organizations should prioritize patching to mitigate the risk of unauthorized audio recording. This poses a risk to user privacy, even if for a short duration, highlighting the need for prompt security updates on Apple devices. It underscores the importance of applying patches promptly to protect against potential exploitation of security vulnerabilities.
Description:
CVE-2024-44207 is a vulnerability in Apple's iOS and iPadOS that allows audio messages in Messages to capture a few seconds of audio before the microphone indicator is activated. This could allow an attacker to eavesdrop on conversations without the user's knowledge. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 4.3 and an SVRS of 48, indicating a moderate level of severity.
Key Insights:
- Active Exploitation: This vulnerability is actively exploited in the wild, meaning that attackers are using it to target users.
- Privacy Implications: This vulnerability could allow attackers to eavesdrop on private conversations, posing a significant privacy risk.
- Limited Mitigation: The only mitigation available for this vulnerability is to update to iOS 18.0.1 or iPadOS 18.0.1.
Mitigation Strategies:
- Update Software: Install the latest iOS or iPadOS update (18.0.1 or later) to patch the vulnerability.
- Disable Microphone Access: Disable microphone access for untrusted apps to prevent them from capturing audio without your knowledge.
- Use Secure Communication Channels: Use encrypted messaging apps or other secure communication channels to protect your conversations from eavesdropping.
Additional Information:
- The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has warned of this vulnerability, calling for immediate and necessary measures.
- If you have any further questions regarding this incident, you can use the 'Ask to Analyst' feature, contact SOCRadar directly, or open a support ticket for more information.
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