#VU86572 Input validation error in Apple iOS and iPadOS - CVE-2023-42951
Published: February 19, 2024
Vulnerability identifier: #VU86572
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: 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-2023-42951
CWE-ID: CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Apple iOS
iPadOS
Apple iOS
iPadOS
Software vendor:
Apple Inc.
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.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.