Apple iOS/iPadOS permission

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3.2$5k-$25k0.00

Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Apple iOS and iPadOS. The affected element is an unknown function. Performing a manipulation results in permission. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2023-42957. The attack requires a local approach. No exploit exists. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Apple iOS and iPadOS (version now known). This affects some unknown processing. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a permission vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-275. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality. The summary by CVE is:

A permissions issue was addressed with additional restrictions. This issue is fixed in iOS 17 and iPadOS 17, macOS Sonoma 14, watchOS 10. An app may be able to read sensitive location information.

The advisory is shared at support.apple.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2023-42957 since 09/14/2023. The exploitability is told to be easy. An attack has to be approached locally. 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 08/13/2024). MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1222 for this issue.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

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CVSSv4info

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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: Permission
CWE: CWE-275 / CWE-266
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ATT&CK: 🔍

Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

Availability: 🔍
Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
Status: 🔍

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Timelineinfo

09/14/2023 🔍
07/29/2024 +319 days 🔍
07/29/2024 +0 days 🔍
08/13/2024 +14 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: support.apple.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-42957 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-42957
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-272817
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917

Entryinfo

Created: 07/29/2024 23:04
Updated: 08/13/2024 00:47
Changes: 07/29/2024 23:04 (54), 07/31/2024 02:15 (1), 08/13/2024 00:47 (10)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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