#VU63298 Improper Authentication in tvOS - CVE-2022-26724

Vulnerability identifier: #VU63298

Vulnerability 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-2022-26724

CWE-ID: CWE-287

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
tvOS
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor: Apple Inc.

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to bypass authentication process.

The vulnerability exists due to an error in AuthKit. A local user can enable iCloud Photos without authentication.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

tvOS: 15.0 19J346 - 15.4.1 19L452

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External links
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213254

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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.