Security features bypass in Apple iOS and iPadOS - CVE-2023-28178

Vulnerability identifier: #VU74092

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-2023-28178

CWE-ID: CWE-254

Exploitation vector: Local access

Exploit availability: No public exploit available

The vulnerability allows a local application to bypass implemented security restrictions.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation in Sandbox component. A local application can bypass Privacy preferences.

Apple iOS
iPadOS
macOS
watchOS
tvOS

Install updates from vendor's website.

Apple iOS - update to 16.4 20E247
iPadOS - update to 16.4 20E247
macOS - addressed in versions 12.6.4 21G526, 13.3 22E252
watchOS - update to 9.4 20T253
tvOS - update to 16.4 20L497

• https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213676

• Multiple vulnerabilities in Apple iOS 16 and iPadOS 16
• Multiple vulnerabilities in Apple macOS Monterey
• Multiple vulnerabilities in macOS Ventura
• Multiple vulnerabilities in Apple watchOS
• Multiple vulnerabilities in Apple tvOS