VDB-240534 · CVE-2023-32396 · GCVE-0-2023-32396

Apple watchOS Local Privilege Escalation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Apple watchOS. This affects an unknown function. The manipulation results in an unknown weakness. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2023-32396. The attack must be initiated from a local position. There is no exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Apple watchOS (Smartwatch Operating System) (version unknown). This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

This issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in Xcode 15, tvOS 17, watchOS 10, iOS 17 and iPadOS 17, macOS Sonoma 14. An app may be able to gain elevated privileges.

The weakness was shared 09/27/2023. The advisory is available at support.apple.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2023-32396 since 05/08/2023. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available.

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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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CVSSv4info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.4

VulDB Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Temp Score: 5.1
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VulDB Reliability: 🔍

NVD Base Score: 7.8
NVD Vector: 🔍

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Local Privilege Escalation
CWE: Unknown
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ATT&CK: 🔍

Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Partially

Availability: 🔍
Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
Status: 🔍

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Timelineinfo

05/08/2023 🔍
09/27/2023 +142 days 🔍
09/27/2023 +0 days 🔍
11/06/2025 +771 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: support.apple.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-32396 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-32396
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-240534

Entryinfo

Created: 09/27/2023 18:39
Updated: 11/06/2025 12:55
Changes: 09/27/2023 18:39 (37), 10/19/2023 16:07 (11), 11/06/2025 12:55 (15)
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