Multiple vulnerabilities in Apple iOS 16 and iPadOS 16

1) Buffer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU87134

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 8.5 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:A/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-23225

CWE-ID: CWE-119 - Memory corruption

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local application to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error within the OS kernel. A malicious application can trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Note, the vulnerability is being actively exploited in the wild.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Apple iOS: 16.0 20A362 - 16.7.5 20H307

iPadOS: 16.0 20A362 - 16.7.5

CPE2.3

External links

http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214082

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

Yes. This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild.

2) Spoofing attack

EUVDB-ID: #VU87275

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 0.4 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:A/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-23262

CWE-ID: CWE-451 - User Interface (UI) Misrepresentation of Critical Information (Clickjacking, spoofing)

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local application to perform spoofing attack.

The vulnerability exists due to incorrect processing of user-supplied data within the Accessibility feature. A local application can spoof system notifications and UI.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Apple iOS: 16.0 20A362 - 16.7.5 20H307

iPadOS: 16.0 20A362 - 16.7.5

CPE2.3

External links

http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214082

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

3) Information Exposure Through Timing Discrepancy

EUVDB-ID: #VU85660

Risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 2.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-23218

CWE-ID: CWE-208 - Information Exposure Through Timing Discrepancy

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to a timing side-channel issue in CoreCrypto. A remote attacker can decrypt legacy RSA PKCS#1 v1.5 ciphertexts without having the private key.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Apple iOS: 16.0 20A362 - 16.7.5 20H307

iPadOS: 16.0 20A362 - 16.7.5

CPE2.3

External links

http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214082

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

4) Buffer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU87218

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 6.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-23286

CWE-ID: CWE-119 - Memory corruption

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in CoreGraphics framework. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted image file, trick the victim into opening it, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Apple iOS: 16.0 20A362 - 16.7.5 20H307

iPadOS: 16.0 20A362 - 16.7.5

CPE2.3

External links

http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214082

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

5) Out-of-bounds write

EUVDB-ID: #VU87219

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 6.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-23257

CWE-ID: CWE-787 - Out-of-bounds write

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when processing images in ImageIO framework. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted image file, trick the victim into opening it using the affected software, trigger an out-of-bounds write and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Apple iOS: 16.0 20A362 - 16.7.5 20H307

iPadOS: 16.0 20A362 - 16.7.5

CPE2.3

External links

http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214082

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

6) Race condition

EUVDB-ID: #VU87251

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 5.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-23235

CWE-ID: CWE-362 - Concurrent Execution using Shared Resource with Improper Synchronization ('Race Condition')

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local application to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to a race condition within the OS kernel. A local application can exploit the race and gain unauthorized access to sensitive information and escalate privileges on the system.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Apple iOS: 16.0 20A362 - 16.7.5 20H307

iPadOS: 16.0 20A362 - 16.7.5

CPE2.3

External links

http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214082

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

7) Buffer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU87222

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 5.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-23265

CWE-ID: CWE-119 - Memory corruption

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local application to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error within the OS kernel. A local application can trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Apple iOS: 16.0 20A362 - 16.7.5 20H307

iPadOS: 16.0 20A362 - 16.7.5

CPE2.3

External links

http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214082

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

8) Security features bypass

EUVDB-ID: #VU87252

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-23278

CWE-ID: CWE-254 - Security Features

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local application to bypass implemented security restrictions.

The vulnerability exists due to improper checks in libxpc. A local application can break out of its sandbox.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Apple iOS: 16.0 20A362 - 16.7.5 20H307

iPadOS: 16.0 20A362 - 16.7.5

CPE2.3

External links

http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214082

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

9) Inclusion of Sensitive Information in Log Files

EUVDB-ID: #VU87224

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-28826

CWE-ID: CWE-532 - Information Exposure Through Log Files

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to MediaRemote stores sensitive information into log files. A local user can read the log files and gain access to sensitive data.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Apple iOS: 16.0 20A362 - 16.7.5 20H307

iPadOS: 16.0 20A362 - 16.7.5

CPE2.3

External links

http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214082

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

10) Out-of-bounds read

EUVDB-ID: #VU87225

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-23264

CWE-ID: CWE-125 - Out-of-bounds read

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in the Metal Framework library when parsing PVR files. A remote attacker can trick the victim to open a specially crafted PVR file, trigger an out-of-bounds read error and gain access to sensitive information.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Apple iOS: 16.0 20A362 - 16.7.5 20H307

iPadOS: 16.0 20A362 - 16.7.5

CPE2.3

External links

http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214082

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

11) Inclusion of Sensitive Information in Log Files

EUVDB-ID: #VU87226

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-23283

CWE-ID: CWE-532 - Information Exposure Through Log Files

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to Notes stores sensitive information into log files. A local user can read the log files and gain access to sensitive data.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Apple iOS: 16.0 20A362 - 16.7.5 20H307

iPadOS: 16.0 20A362 - 16.7.5

CPE2.3

External links

http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214082

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

12) Input validation error

EUVDB-ID: #VU87259

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:N/VI:N/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-23259

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

Exploit availability: No

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input in Safari. A remote attacker can trick the victim to open a specially crafted website and crash the browser.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Apple iOS: 16.0 20A362 - 16.7.5 20H307

iPadOS: 16.0 20A362 - 16.7.5

CPE2.3

External links

http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214082

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

13) Inclusion of Sensitive Information in Log Files

EUVDB-ID: #VU87264

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-23231

CWE-ID: CWE-532 - Information Exposure Through Log Files

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to Share Sheet stores sensitive information into log files. A local user can read the log files and gain access to sensitive data.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Apple iOS: 16.0 20A362 - 16.7.5 20H307

iPadOS: 16.0 20A362 - 16.7.5

CPE2.3

External links

http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214082

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

14) Security features bypass

EUVDB-ID: #VU85672

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-23204

CWE-ID: CWE-254 - Security Features

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists in Shortcuts due to a missing prompt. A remote attacker can gain access to sensitive data with certain actions without prompting the user.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Apple iOS: 16.0 20A362 - 16.7.5 20H307

iPadOS: 16.0 20A362 - 16.7.5

CPE2.3

External links

http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214082

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

15) Security features bypass

EUVDB-ID: #VU85671

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-23203

CWE-ID: CWE-254 - Security Features

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists in Shortcuts due to a missing prompt. A remote attacker can gain access to sensitive data with certain actions without prompting the user.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Apple iOS: 16.0 20A362 - 16.7.5 20H307

iPadOS: 16.0 20A362 - 16.7.5

CPE2.3

External links

http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214082

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

16) Security features bypass

EUVDB-ID: #VU87266

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-2024-23289

CWE-ID: CWE-254 - Security Features

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows an attacker to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to a state issue in Siri. An attacker with physical access to device can bypass the lock screen and use Siri to access private calendar information.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Apple iOS: 16.0 20A362 - 16.7.5 20H307

iPadOS: 16.0 20A362 - 16.7.5

CPE2.3

External links

http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214082

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.

17) Security features bypass

EUVDB-ID: #VU87272

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 5.8 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-23246

CWE-ID: CWE-254 - Security Features

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local application to bypass implemented security restrictions.

The vulnerability exists due to an error in UIKit. A local application can break out of its sandbox.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Apple iOS: 16.0 20A362 - 16.7.5 20H307

iPadOS: 16.0 20A362 - 16.7.5

CPE2.3

External links

http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214082

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

18) Security features bypass

EUVDB-ID: #VU87239

Risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 0.5 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:A/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-23284

CWE-ID: CWE-254 - Security Features

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass implemented security restrictions.

The vulnerability exists due to an error when handling HTML content in WebKit. A remote attacker can trick the victim to visit a specially crafted web page and prevent Content Security Policy from being enforced.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Apple iOS: 16.0 20A362 - 16.7.5 20H307

iPadOS: 16.0 20A362 - 16.7.5

CPE2.3

External links

http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214082

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

19) Security features bypass

EUVDB-ID: #VU87237

Risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 0.5 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:A/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-23263

CWE-ID: CWE-254 - Security Features

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass implemented security restrictions.

The vulnerability exists due to an error when handling HTML content in WebKit. A remote attacker can trick the victim to visit a specially crafted web page and prevent Content Security Policy from being enforced.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Apple iOS: 16.0 20A362 - 16.7.5 20H307

iPadOS: 16.0 20A362 - 16.7.5

CPE2.3

External links

http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214082

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

Risk	High
Patch available	YES
Number of vulnerabilities	19
CVE-ID	CVE-2024-23225 CVE-2024-23262 CVE-2024-23218 CVE-2024-23286 CVE-2024-23257 CVE-2024-23235 CVE-2024-23265 CVE-2024-23278 CVE-2023-28826 CVE-2024-23264 CVE-2024-23283 CVE-2024-23259 CVE-2024-23231 CVE-2024-23204 CVE-2024-23203 CVE-2024-23289 CVE-2024-23246 CVE-2024-23284 CVE-2024-23263
CWE-ID	CWE-119 CWE-451 CWE-208 CWE-787 CWE-362 CWE-254 CWE-532 CWE-125 CWE-20
Exploitation vector	Network
Public exploit	Vulnerability #1 is being exploited in the wild.
Vulnerable software	Apple iOS Operating systems & Components / Operating system iPadOS Operating systems & Components / Operating system
Vendor	Apple Inc.