VDB-254373 · CVE-2023-42928 · GCVE-0-2023-42928

Apple iOS/iPadOS 17.0 memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apple iOS and iPadOS 17.0. It has been rated as critical. This impacts an unknown function. Performing a manipulation results in memory corruption. This vulnerability was named CVE-2023-42928. The attack needs to be approached locally. There is no available exploit. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apple iOS and iPadOS 17.0 (Smartphone Operating System). It has been classified as critical. This affects an unknown function. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

The issue was addressed with improved bounds checks. This issue is fixed in iOS 17.1 and iPadOS 17.1. An app may be able to gain elevated privileges.

The weakness was presented 02/21/2024. The advisory is shared at support.apple.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2023-42928 since 09/14/2023. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. The price for an exploit might be around USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 12/04/2024). It is expected to see the exploit prices for this product increasing in the near future.

Upgrading to version 17.1 eliminates this vulnerability.

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Productinfo

Type

Smartphone Operating System

Vendor

Apple

Name

Version

17.0

License

commercial

Website

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

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

CVSSv4info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.2
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.1

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

NVD Base Score: 7.8
NVD Vector: 🔍

CNA Base Score: 8.4
CNA Vector: 🔍

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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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: 🔍

Upgrade: iOS/iPadOS 17.1

Timelineinfo

09/14/2023 🔍
02/21/2024 +160 days 🔍
02/21/2024 +0 days 🔍
12/04/2024 +287 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: support.apple.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-42928 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-42928
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-254373
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917

Entryinfo

Created: 02/21/2024 10:43
Updated: 12/04/2024 23:46
Changes: 02/21/2024 10:43 (41), 12/04/2024 23:46 (36)
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Cache ID: 216::103