VDB-240579 · CVE-2023-41073 · GCVE-0-2023-41073

Apple iOS/iPadOS improper authorization

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Apple iOS and iPadOS and classified as critical. This impacts an unknown function. Performing a manipulation results in improper authorization. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2023-41073. The attack must be initiated from a local position. There is no exploit available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Apple iOS and iPadOS (Smartphone Operating System) (the affected version unknown). This affects an unknown part. 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, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

An authorization issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13.6, tvOS 17, iOS 16.7 and iPadOS 16.7, macOS Monterey 12.7, watchOS 10, iOS 17 and iPadOS 17, macOS Sonoma 14. An app may be able to access protected user data.

The weakness was shared 09/27/2023. It is possible to read the advisory at support.apple.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2023-41073 since 08/22/2023. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 10/20/2023). It is expected to see the exploit prices for this product increasing in the near future.The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1548.002 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

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Productinfo

Type

Smartphone Operating System

Vendor

Apple

Name

License

commercial

Website

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

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

CVSSv4info

VulDB Vector: 🔍
VulDB Reliability: 🔍

CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.3

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

NVD Base Score: 5.5
NVD Vector: 🔍

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Improper authorization
CWE: CWE-285 / CWE-266
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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: 🔍

0-Day Time: 🔍

Timelineinfo

08/22/2023 🔍
09/27/2023 +36 days 🔍
09/27/2023 +0 days 🔍
10/20/2023 +23 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: support.apple.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-41073 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-41073
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-240579
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917

Entryinfo

Created: 09/27/2023 18:44
Updated: 10/20/2023 08:42
Changes: 09/27/2023 18:44 (39), 10/20/2023 08:42 (11)
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