#VU84768 Information disclosure in Apple iOS and iPadOS - CVE-2023-40529

Vulnerability identifier: #VU84768

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:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-40529

CWE-ID: CWE-200

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 potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to excessive data output by the Accessibility feature. An attacker with physical access to device can gain unauthorized access to private calendar information.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Apple iOS: before 17.0, 17.0

iPadOS: before 17.0, 17.0

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External links
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213938

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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.