Apple iOS/iPadOS up to 15.7.3 Kernel Memory information disclosure

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Apple iOS and iPadOS up to 15.7.3. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component Kernel Memory Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to information disclosure. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2023-27941. The attack requires local access. There is no available exploit. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Apple iOS and iPadOS up to 15.7.3 (Smartphone Operating System) and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects an unknown function of the component Kernel Memory Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a information disclosure vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-200. The product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality. CVE summarizes:

A validation issue was addressed with improved input sanitization. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13.3, iOS 15.7.4 and iPadOS 15.7.4. An app may be able to disclose kernel memory

The weakness was presented 05/09/2023. The advisory is available at support.apple.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2023-27941 since 03/08/2023. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. This vulnerability is assigned to T1592 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

Upgrading to version 15.7.4 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2023-31667). If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.3

VulDB Base Score: 3.3
VulDB Temp Score: 3.2
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Information disclosure
CWE: CWE-200 / CWE-284 / CWE-266
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Partially

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: iOS/iPadOS 15.7.4

Timelineinfo

03/08/2023 🔍
05/09/2023 +61 days 🔍
05/09/2023 +0 days 🔍
11/29/2025 +935 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: support.apple.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-27941 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-27941
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-228298
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scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917

Entryinfo

Created: 05/09/2023 08:30
Updated: 11/29/2025 14:13
Changes: 05/09/2023 08:30 (42), 05/31/2023 12:37 (11), 11/29/2025 14:13 (16)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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