Input validation error in Apple iOS and iPadOS - CVE-2023-27961

 

Input validation error in Apple iOS and iPadOS - CVE-2023-27961

Published: March 27, 2023


Vulnerability identifier: #VU74069
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4: 5.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-27961
CWE-ID: CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vulnerability details

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input in the Calendar application when processing calendar invitation. A remote attacker can exfiltrate user information.


Affected software

Apple iOS
iPadOS
watchOS
macOS

How to mitigate CVE-2023-27961

Install updates from vendor's website.

Apple iOS - addressed in versions 16.4 20E247, 15.7.4 19H321
iPadOS - addressed in versions 16.4 20E247, 15.7.4 19H321
watchOS - update to 9.4 20T253
macOS - addressed in versions 11.7.5 20G1225, 12.6.4 21G526, 13.3 22E252

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