Vulnerability identifier: #VU86583

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 5.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-42855

CWE-ID: CWE-371

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 compromise the affected device.

The vulnerability exists due to a state issue in Setup Assistant. An attacker with physical access to device can silently persist an Apple ID on an erased device.

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.