Main Vulnerability Database Vulnerabilities #VU74087

#VU74087 Input validation error in Apple iOS and iPadOS - CVE-2023-23525

Published: March 27, 2023

Vulnerability identifier: #VU74087

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 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-2023-23525

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Local access

Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vulnerable software:
Apple iOS
iPadOS

Software vendor:
Apple Inc.

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient input validation in LaunchServices. A local application can execute arbitrary code with root privileges.

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