Main Vulnerability Database Vulnerabilities #VU84086

Improper Authentication in iPadOS and Apple iOS - CVE-2023-42923

Published: December 11, 2023

Vulnerability identifier: #VU84086

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-2023-42923

CWE-ID: CWE-287

Exploitation vector: Local access

Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vulnerability details

The vulnerability allows a local application to bypass authentication process.

The vulnerability exists due to an error in Safari Private Browsing. A local application can access private browsing tabs without authentication.

iPadOS
Apple iOS

Install updates from vendor's website.

iPadOS - update to 17.2 21C62
Apple iOS - update to 17.2 21C62