Main Vulnerability Database Vulnerabilities #VU74087

Input validation error in Apple iOS and iPadOS - CVE-2023-23525

Published: March 27, 2023

Vulnerability identifier: #VU74087

CSH Severity: Low

CVSS v4: 8.5 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-23525

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Local access

Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vulnerability details

The vulnerability allows a local application to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient input validation in LaunchServices. A local application can execute arbitrary code with root privileges.

Apple iOS
iPadOS
macOS

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, 13.3 22E252