Apple iOS/iPadOS eSIM state issue

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Apple iOS and iPadOS. Impacted is an unknown function of the component eSIM Handler. Performing a manipulation results in state issue. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2023-28208. The attack may be carried out on the physical device. There is not any exploit available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Apple iOS and iPadOS (Smartphone Operating System) (version now known). This affects some unknown processing of the component eSIM Handler. 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 integrity. The summary by CVE is:

A logic issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13.2, iOS 16.3 and iPadOS 16.3. A user may send a text from a secondary eSIM despite configuring a contact to use a primary eSIM.

The weakness was released 09/06/2023. The advisory is shared at support.apple.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2023-28208 since 03/13/2023. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 3.2
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 3.1

VulDB Base Score: 2.1
VulDB Temp Score: 2.0
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Exploitinginfo

Class: State issue
CWE: CWE-371
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Physical: Yes
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

03/13/2023 🔍
09/06/2023 +176 days 🔍
09/06/2023 +0 days 🔍
12/12/2024 +463 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: support.apple.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-28208 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-28208
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-238881
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917

Entryinfo

Created: 09/06/2023 07:58
Updated: 12/12/2024 19:39
Changes: 09/06/2023 07:58 (39), 10/01/2023 10:11 (11), 12/12/2024 19:39 (15)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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