Improper access control in Apple iOS and iPadOS - CVE-2023-27931
Published: March 27, 2023
Vulnerability identifier: #VU74068
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4: 4.8 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-27931
CWE-ID: CWE-284
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
The vulnerability allows a local application to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.
The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions in AppleMobileFileIntegrity. A local application can gain access to user-sensitive data.
Affected software
Apple iOS
iPadOS
watchOS
macOS
tvOS
iPadOS
watchOS
macOS
tvOS
How to mitigate CVE-2023-27931
Install updates from vendor's website.
Apple iOS - update to 16.4 20E247
iPadOS - update to 16.4 20E247
watchOS - update to 9.4 20T253
macOS - addressed in versions 11.7.3 20G1116, 12.6.3 21G419, 13.3 22E252
tvOS - update to 16.4 20L497
iPadOS - update to 16.4 20E247
watchOS - update to 9.4 20T253
macOS - addressed in versions 11.7.3 20G1116, 12.6.3 21G419, 13.3 22E252
tvOS - update to 16.4 20L497