Apple iOS/iPadOS up to 18.0 Lock Screen state issue

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Apple iOS and iPadOS up to 18.0. This affects an unknown function of the component Lock Screen. Performing a manipulation results in state issue. This vulnerability was named CVE-2024-54556. The attack may be carried out on the physical device. There is no available exploit. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Apple iOS and iPadOS up to 18.0. This affects some unknown processing of the component Lock Screen. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a state issue vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-371. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality. The summary by CVE is:

This issue was addressed through improved state management. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.1 and iPadOS 18.1. A user may be able to view restricted content from the lock screen.

The advisory is shared at support.apple.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2024-54556 since 12/03/2024. The exploitability is told to be easy. An attack has to be approached locally. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available.

Upgrading to version 18.1 eliminates this vulnerability.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 2.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 2.3

VulDB Base Score: 2.4
VulDB Temp Score: 2.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: State issue
CWE: CWE-371
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Physical: Yes
Local: Yes
Remote: No

Availability: 🔒
Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: iOS/iPadOS 18.1

Timelineinfo

12/03/2024 CVE reserved
01/16/2026 +409 days Advisory disclosed
01/16/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
01/16/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: support.apple.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2024-54556 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-54556
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-341613
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917

Entryinfo

Created: 01/16/2026 20:01
Changes: 01/16/2026 20:01 (56)
Complete: 🔍
Cache ID: 216::103

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