Security features bypass in iPadOS and Apple iOS - CVE-2023-32437

Vulnerability identifier: #VU78601

CSH Severity: Low

CVSS v4 BT: 5.8 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-32437

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 handling of a file protocol in NSURLSession. A local application can break out of its sandbox.

iPadOS
Apple iOS
watchOS
macOS
tvOS

Install updates from vendor's website.

iPadOS - addressed in versions 16.6, 16.5 20F66
Apple iOS - addressed in versions 16.6 20G75, 16.5 20F66
watchOS - update to 9.5 20T562
macOS - update to 13.4 22F66
tvOS - update to 16.5 20L562

• https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213841

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