Vulnerability identifier: #VU86572

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 2.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-42951

CWE-ID: CWE-20

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 when handling cache in Safari, which prevents browsing history items to be deleted. A attacker with access to the system can obtain browsing history.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Apple iOS: 17.0 21A326 - 17.0.3 21A360

iPadOS: 17.0 - 17.0.3

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External links
http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213982

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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.