Improper Authentication in iPadOS and Apple iOS - CVE-2023-42845
Published: October 25, 2023
Vulnerability identifier: #VU82418
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4: 2.4 [CVSS:4.0/AV:P/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-42845
CWE-ID: CWE-287
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
The vulnerability allows an attacker to gain access to sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to missing authentication in Photos application. An attacker with physical access to device can view photos in the Hidden Photos Album without authentication.
Affected software
iPadOS
Apple iOS
macOS
Apple iOS
macOS
How to mitigate CVE-2023-42845
Install updates from vendor's website.
iPadOS - update to 17.1
Apple iOS - addressed in versions 17.1 21B74, 17.1 21B80
macOS - update to 14.1 23B74
Apple iOS - addressed in versions 17.1 21B74, 17.1 21B80
macOS - update to 14.1 23B74