Security features bypass in macOS - CVE-2023-28208

 

Security features bypass in macOS - CVE-2023-28208

Published: September 11, 2023


Vulnerability identifier: #VU80590
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4: 4.8 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-28208
CWE-ID: CWE-254
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vulnerability details

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

The vulnerability exists due to a logic error in the Messages component. A local user can send a text from a secondary eSIM despite configuring a contact to use a primary eSIM.


Affected software

macOS
iPadOS
Apple iOS

How to mitigate CVE-2023-28208

Install updates from vendor's website.

macOS - update to 13.2 22D49
iPadOS - update to 16.3 20D47
Apple iOS - update to 16.3 20D47

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