Improper access control in Apple iOS and iPadOS - CVE-2023-27955
Published: March 27, 2023
Vulnerability identifier: #VU74072
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4: 6.8 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-27955
CWE-ID: CWE-284
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 due to improper access restrictions in ColorSync. A local application can bypass implemented security restrictions and read arbitrary files on the system.
Affected software
Apple iOS
iPadOS
macOS
tvOS
iPadOS
macOS
tvOS
How to mitigate CVE-2023-27955
Install updates from vendor's website.
Apple iOS - update to 16.4 20E247
iPadOS - update to 16.4 20E247
macOS - addressed in versions 11.7.5 20G1225, 12.6.4 21G526, 13.3 22E252
tvOS - update to 16.4 20L497
iPadOS - update to 16.4 20E247
macOS - addressed in versions 11.7.5 20G1225, 12.6.4 21G526, 13.3 22E252
tvOS - update to 16.4 20L497