Improper Authentication in Files iOS - CVE-2023-49790

 

Improper Authentication in Files iOS - CVE-2023-49790

Published: December 19, 2023


Vulnerability identifier: #VU84546
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4: 2.4 [CVSS:4.0/AV:P/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-49790
CWE-ID: CWE-287
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vulnerability details

The vulnerability allows a local attacker to bypass authentication process.

The vulnerability exists due to an error in when processing authentication requests within the App PIN code. An attacker with physical access can use the application without providing the 4 digit PIN code.


Affected software

Files iOS

How to mitigate CVE-2023-49790

Install updates from vendor's website.

Files iOS - update to 4.9.2

External References

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