CVE-2017-7058
Description
Physically proximate attackers can read locked iOS notifications before iOS 10.3.3.
AI Insight
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Physically proximate attackers can read locked iOS notifications before iOS 10.3.3.
Vulnerability
The issue exists in the Notifications component of iOS prior to version 10.3.3. An attacker who is physically proximate can read notifications on the lock screen when the device is locked, bypassing the intended privacy protection. [1]
Exploitation
An attacker needs physical proximity to the locked iOS device (iPhone 5+, iPad 4th gen+, iPod touch 6th gen). No authentication or user interaction is required beyond the device being locked. The attacker can view notification content without unlocking the device.
Impact
Successful exploitation allows the attacker to read notifications that the user intended to be private, leading to information disclosure of potentially sensitive data.
Mitigation
Apple addressed the issue in iOS 10.3.3, released July 19, 2017. Users should update their devices to iOS 10.3.3 or later. [1]
AI Insight generated on May 22, 2026. Synthesized from this CVE's description and the cited reference URLs; citations are validated against the source bundle.
Affected products
2- Range: <10.3.3
Patches
0No patches discovered yet.
Vulnerability mechanics
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References
3- www.securityfocus.com/bid/99891nvdThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- www.securitytracker.com/id/1038950nvdThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- support.apple.com/HT207923nvdVendor Advisory
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