Improper access control in Apple iOS and iPadOS - CVE-2022-46717
Published: March 20, 2023
Vulnerability identifier: #VU73797
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:P/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-46717
CWE-ID: CWE-284
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vendor: Apple Inc.
Affected software:
Apple iOS
iPadOS
Apple iOS
iPadOS
Detailed vulnerability description
The vulnerability allows an attacker to gain unauthorized access to sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions within the Accessibility feature. An attacker with physical access to the locked Apple Watch may be able to view user photos via accessibility features.
How to mitigate CVE-2022-46717
Install updates from vendor's website.