CVE-2024-40822
Published Jul 29, 2024 · Updated Nov 3, 2026
Original summary
Normalized public record · Updated Nov 3, 2026
This issue was addressed by restricting options offered on a locked device. This issue is fixed in iOS 16.7.9 and iPadOS 16.7.9, iOS 17.6 and iPadOS 17.6, macOS Sonoma 14.6, watchOS 10.6. An attacker with physical access to a device may be able to access contacts from the lock screen.
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QFinch assessment
This issue was addressed by restricting options offered on a locked device. This issue is fixed in iOS 16.7.9 and iPadOS 16.7.9, iOS 17.6 and iPadOS 17.6, macOS Sonoma 14.6, watchOS 10.6. An attacker with physical access to a device may be able to access contacts from the lock screen.
Evidence: public source recordsAffected products
| Affected package, product or range | Fix status |
|---|---|
| Consult the referenced vendor advisory for affected versions. | Consult source advisory |
Matching a version is only one part of assessing exposure. QFinch has not assessed your environment on this public page.
Remediation
Apply the vendor-supported fixed release or mitigation, then verify the affected component is no longer reachable.
- Confirm the affected product and reachable code path exist in your environment.
- Apply the vendor-supported patch or mitigation from the primary advisory.
- Rescan the exact deployed revision and retain verification evidence.
Evidence coverage
- SSVC priority
- LOW
- Confidence
- Not available
- Aliases
- None reported
Scores appear only when corresponding evidence exists. Missing data is never interpreted as zero risk.
Sources and record history
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Record history
Published Jul 29, 2024 · Last refreshed Nov 3, 2026