Improper Authentication in Apple iOS and iPadOS - CVE-2023-42845
Published: October 25, 2023
Vulnerability identifier: #VU82418
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4.0: 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/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-42845
CWE-ID: CWE-287
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vendor: Apple Inc.
Affected software:
Apple iOS
iPadOS
Apple iOS
iPadOS
Detailed vulnerability description
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.
How to mitigate CVE-2023-42845
Install updates from vendor's website.