VDB-238902 · CVE-2023-32438 · GCVE-0-2023-32438

Apple watchOS Privacy Preferences improper authorization

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apple watchOS. It has been declared as critical. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component Privacy Preferences. The manipulation results in improper authorization. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2023-32438. The attack requires a local approach. No exploit exists. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apple watchOS (Smartwatch Operating System) (version now known). It has been classified as problematic. Affected is some unknown processing of the component Privacy Preferences. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a improper authorization vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-285. The product does not perform or incorrectly performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality. CVE summarizes:

This issue was addressed with improved checks to prevent unauthorized actions. This issue is fixed in tvOS 16.3, macOS Ventura 13.2, watchOS 9.3, iOS 16.3 and iPadOS 16.3. An app may be able to bypass Privacy preferences.

The weakness was disclosed 09/06/2023. The advisory is available at support.apple.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2023-32438 since 05/08/2023. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. This vulnerability is assigned to T1548.002 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

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Productinfo

Type

Smartwatch Operating System

Vendor

Apple

Name

watchOS

License

commercial

Website

Vendor: https://www.apple.com/

CPE 2.3info

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CVSSv3info

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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VulDB Reliability: 🔍

NVD Base Score: 5.5
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Improper authorization
CWE: CWE-285 / CWE-266
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Partially

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Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

05/08/2023 🔍
09/06/2023 +121 days 🔍
09/06/2023 +0 days 🔍
12/12/2024 +463 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: support.apple.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-32438 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-32438
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-238902

Entryinfo

Created: 09/06/2023 08:17
Updated: 12/12/2024 21:04
Changes: 09/06/2023 08:17 (39), 10/01/2023 12:16 (11), 12/12/2024 21:04 (16)
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