Observable discrepancy in Apple iOS and iPadOS - CVE-2023-23543
Published: March 27, 2023
Vulnerability identifier: #VU74070
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-2023-23543
CWE-ID: CWE-203
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
The vulnerability allows a local application to gain access to sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists in the Camera app. A local sandboxed application can determine which app is currently using the camera.
Affected software
Apple iOS
iPadOS
macOS
watchOS
iPadOS
macOS
watchOS
How to mitigate CVE-2023-23543
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
macOS - update to 13.3 22E252
watchOS - update to 9.4 20T253
iPadOS - addressed in versions 16.4 20E247, 15.7.4 19H321
macOS - update to 13.3 22E252
watchOS - update to 9.4 20T253