CVE-2024-44139: The issue was addressed with improved checks

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-44139?

ipad os: upgrade to 18.0; iphone os: upgrade to 18.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-44139 being exploited?

CVE-2024-44139 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2024-44139 affect?

CVE-2024-44139 affects ipad os, iphone os. Severity is low (CVSS 2.4). The issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in iOS 18 and iPadOS 18. An attacker with physical access may be able to access contacts from the lock screen.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-44139?

Priority 12/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

LOW 2.4UPGRADEUPGRADE

CVE-2024-44139 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 2.4) affecting ipad os, iphone os. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in iOS 18 and iPadOS 18. An attacker with physical access may be able to access contacts from the lock screen.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	2.4 (Low)
Attack vector	Physical
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 84%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-200
Published	2024-09-17
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Apple Inc. · Vendor: apple

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-09-17 00:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:52 UTCUpdated Record last modified

apple ipad os UPGRADE

Affected: < 18.0

Fixed in: 18.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

apple iphone os UPGRADE

Affected: < 18.0

Fixed in: 18.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-44139?

ipad os: upgrade to 18.0; iphone os: upgrade to 18.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-44139 being exploited?

CVE-2024-44139 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2024-44139 affect?

CVE-2024-44139 affects ipad os, iphone os. Severity is low (CVSS 2.4). The issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in iOS 18 and iPadOS 18. An attacker with physical access may be able to access contacts from the lock screen.

How urgent is CVE-2024-44139?

Priority 12/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

iOS vulnerabilities · iPadOS vulnerabilities

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References

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