#VU85365 Input validation error in Apple iOS and iPadOS - CVE-2023-42941

 

#VU85365 Input validation error in Apple iOS and iPadOS - CVE-2023-42941

Published: January 15, 2024


Vulnerability identifier: #VU85365
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:P/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-42941
CWE-ID: CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Apple iOS
iPadOS
Software vendor:
Apple Inc.

Description

The vulnerability allows an attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input when handling Bluetooth packets. An attacker with physical proximity to device can send specially crafted packets and perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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