#VU68675 Security features bypass in macOS - CVE-2022-32870

Vulnerability identifier: #VU68675

Vulnerability 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-2022-32870

CWE-ID: CWE-254

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
macOS
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor: Apple Inc.

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to a logic issue in Siri. An attacker with physical access to device can obtain certain call history information.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

macOS: before 13.0, 13.0

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External links
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213488

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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.