SB2024030555 - Multiple vulnerabilities in Apple iOS 17 and iPadOS 17
Published: March 5, 2024 Updated: March 23, 2025
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Description
This security bulletin contains information about 41 secuirty vulnerabilities.
1) Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-23243)
The vulnerability allows a local application to gain access to sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to improperly imposed security restrictions within the Accessibility feature. A malicious application can read sensitive location information.
2) Buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-23225)
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.
3) Buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-23296)
The vulnerability allows a local application to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in RTKit. 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.
4) Information disclosure (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-23256)
The vulnerability allows an attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to an error in Safari. A user's locked tabs may be briefly visible while switching tab groups when Locked Private Browsing is enabled.
5) Improper Authentication (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-23240)
The vulnerability allows an attacker to perform unauthorized actions.
The vulnerability exists due to improper authentication checks in Shake-to-undo in Photos. An attacker with physical access to device can restore a previously deleted photo.
6) Spoofing attack (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-23262)
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.
7) Inclusion of Sensitive Information in Log Files (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-23291)
The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to Accessibility feature stores sensitive information into log files. A local user can read the log files and gain access to sensitive data.
8) Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-23288)
The vulnerability allows a local application to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to AppleMobileFileIntegrity does not properly impose security restrictions, which leads to security restrictions bypass and privilege escalation.
9) Spoofing attack (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-23277)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform spoofing attack.
The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation in Bluetooth. An attacker with access to a privileged local network can inject keystrokes by spoofing a keyboard.
10) Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-23250)
The vulnerability allows a local application to gain access to sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to improperly imposed permissions in CoreBluetooth - LE. A local application can access Bluetooth-connected microphones without user permission.
11) Inclusion of Sensitive Information in Log Files (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-23205)
The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to ExtensionKit stores sensitive information into log files. A local user can read the log files and gain access to sensitive data.
12) Out-of-bounds read (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-48554)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary condition within the file_copystr() function in funcs.c. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted file, trick the victim into opening it, trigger an out-of-bounds read error and crash the application.
13) Buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-23270)
The vulnerability allows a local application to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in Image Processing. A local application can trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.
14) Buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-23286)
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.
15) Race condition (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-23235)
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.
16) Buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-23265)
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.
17) Security features bypass (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-23278)
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.
18) Buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-0258)
The vulnerability allows a local application to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in libxpc. A local application can trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code out of its sandbox or with certain elevated privileges.
19) Information disclosure (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-23297)
The vulnerability allows a local application to gain access to potentially sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to excessive data output in MediaRemote. A local application can gain unauthorized access to private information.
20) Input validation error (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-23287)
The vulnerability allows a local application to gain access to sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of temporary files in Messages. A local application can gain access to sensitive user information.
21) Out-of-bounds read (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-23264)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to sensitive information.
22) Improper access control (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-23255)
The vulnerability allows an attacker to gain access to sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to improper state management in Photos. An attacker with access to the device can view Photos in the Hidden Photos Album without authentication.
23) Information disclosure (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-23220)
The vulnerability allows a local application to gain access to potentially sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to excessive data output in Safari when handling cache. A local application can fingerprint the user.
24) Input validation error (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-23259)
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.
25) State Issues (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-23273)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to a state issue in Safari Private Browsing feature. A remote attacker can access private browsing tabs without authentication.
26) Information disclosure (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-23239)
The vulnerability allows a local application to gain access to potentially sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to a state issue in Sandbox. A local application can gain access to sensitive user information.
27) Information disclosure (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-23290)
The vulnerability allows a local application to gain access to potentially sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to a improper access restrictions in Sandbox. A local application can gain access to sensitive user information.28) Inclusion of Sensitive Information in Log Files (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-23231)
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.
29) Improper access control (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-23292)
The vulnerability allows a local application to gain access to sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions in Shortcuts. A local application can access sensitive user information.
30) Security features bypass (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-23289)
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.
31) Security features bypass (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-23293)
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 use Siri to access private calendar information.
32) Information disclosure (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-23241)
The vulnerability allows a local application to gain access to potentially sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to excessive data output in Spotlight. A local application can gain unauthorized access to sensitive user information.
33) Inclusion of Sensitive Information in Log Files (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-23242)
The vulnerability allows a local application to gain access to sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to Synapse stores sensitive information into log files. A local application can view Mail data.
34) Security features bypass (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-23246)
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.
35) Buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-23226)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when processing HTML content. A remote attacker can trick the victim to visit a specially crafted website, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
36) Information disclosure (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-23254)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to excessive data output in WebKit. A remote attacker can exfiltrate audio data cross-origin.
37) Security features bypass (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-23263)
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.
38) Information disclosure (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-23280)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to excessive data output in WebKit. A remote attacker can fingerprint the user.
39) Security features bypass (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-23284)
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.
40) Buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-54658)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when processing HTML content. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted website, trick the victim into opening it, trigger memory corruption and crash the browser.
41) Buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-27859)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when processing HTML content. A remote attacker can trick the victim to visit a specially crafted website, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
Remediation
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