Apple iOS/iPadOS up to 17.3 Switching Tab Group state issue

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as problematic has been found in Apple iOS and iPadOS up to 17.3. Affected is an unknown function of the component Switching Tab Group Handler. The manipulation results in state issue. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2024-23256. The attack must be initiated from a local position. There is no exploit available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apple iOS and iPadOS up to 17.3 (Smartphone Operating System). It has been classified as problematic. Affected is an unknown part of the component Switching Tab Group Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a state issue vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-371. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality. CVE summarizes:

A logic issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in iOS 17.4 and iPadOS 17.4. A user's locked tabs may be briefly visible while switching tab groups when Locked Private Browsing is enabled.

The weakness was shared 03/05/2024 as HT214081. The advisory is shared for download at support.apple.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2024-23256 since 01/12/2024. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $0-$5k (estimation calculated on 04/03/2026). It is expected to see the exploit prices for this product increasing in the near future.

Upgrading to version 17.4 eliminates this vulnerability.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 2.9
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 2.8

VulDB Base Score: 3.3
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Class: State issue
CWE: CWE-371
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: iOS/iPadOS 17.4

Timelineinfo

01/12/2024 🔍
03/05/2024 +53 days 🔍
03/05/2024 +0 days 🔍
04/03/2026 +758 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: HT214081
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2024-23256 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-23256
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-255804
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917

Entryinfo

Created: 03/05/2024 20:59
Updated: 04/03/2026 00:54
Changes: 03/05/2024 20:59 (42), 11/05/2024 21:54 (27), 12/05/2024 21:13 (11), 04/03/2026 00:54 (9)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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