Apple iOS/iPadOS up to 16.3 log file

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in Apple iOS and iPadOS up to 16.3. This impacts an unknown function. Executing a manipulation can lead to log file. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2023-42830. The attack is restricted to local execution. No exploit exists. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Apple iOS and iPadOS up to 16.3 (Smartphone Operating System) and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects an unknown code block. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a log file vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-532. Information written to log files can be of a sensitive nature and give valuable guidance to an attacker or expose sensitive user information. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality. CVE summarizes:

A privacy issue was addressed with improved private data redaction for log entries. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13.3, iOS 16.4 and iPadOS 16.4. An app may be able to read sensitive location information.

The weakness was disclosed 01/11/2024. The advisory is available at support.apple.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2023-42830 since 09/14/2023. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 06/16/2025). It is expected to see the exploit prices for this product increasing in the near future.This vulnerability is assigned to T1592 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

Upgrading to version 16.4 eliminates this vulnerability.

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CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 3.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 3.2

VulDB Base Score: 3.3
VulDB Temp Score: 3.2
VulDB Vector: 🔍
VulDB Reliability: 🔍

NVD Base Score: 3.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Log file
CWE: CWE-532 / CWE-200 / CWE-284
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Partially

Availability: 🔍
Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: iOS/iPadOS 16.4

Timelineinfo

09/14/2023 🔍
01/11/2024 +119 days 🔍
01/11/2024 +0 days 🔍
06/16/2025 +522 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: support.apple.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-42830 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-42830
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-250402
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917

Entryinfo

Created: 01/11/2024 08:36
Updated: 06/16/2025 23:04
Changes: 01/11/2024 08:36 (41), 01/30/2024 09:59 (9), 06/16/2025 23:04 (16)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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