#VU109447 Improper Authentication in Apple iOS and iPadOS - CVE-2023-42973

Vulnerability identifier: #VU109447

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 0.4 [CVSS:4.0/AV:P/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:L/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-42973

CWE-ID: CWE-287

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Apple iOS
Operating systems & Components / Operating system
iPadOS
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor: Apple Inc.

Description

The vulnerability allows an attacker to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to an error in the user interface that allows accessing Safari private browser tabs without authentication. An attacker with physical access to the system can gain access to private browser tabs.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Apple iOS: before

iPadOS: before

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External links
https://support.apple.com/en-us/120949

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. The attacker should have physical access to the system in order to successfully exploit this vulnerability.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.