Apple watchOS App access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in Apple watchOS. This affects an unknown function of the component App. Executing a manipulation can lead to access control. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2023-42878. The attack needs to be launched locally. No exploit is available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Apple watchOS (Smartwatch Operating System) (unknown version). This vulnerability affects an unknown code block of the component App. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a access control vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-284. The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor. 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 watchOS 10.1, macOS Sonoma 14.1, iOS 17.1 and iPadOS 17.1. An app may be able to access sensitive user data.

The weakness was published 02/21/2024. The advisory is available at support.apple.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2023-42878 since 09/14/2023. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. This vulnerability is assigned to T1068 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.8
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.7

VulDB Base Score: 3.3
VulDB Temp Score: 3.2
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Access control
CWE: CWE-284 / CWE-266
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Partially

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

09/14/2023 🔍
02/21/2024 +160 days 🔍
02/21/2024 +0 days 🔍
12/03/2024 +286 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: support.apple.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-42878 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-42878
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-254350

Entryinfo

Created: 02/21/2024 10:15
Updated: 12/03/2024 21:17
Changes: 02/21/2024 10:15 (39), 12/03/2024 21:17 (36)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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