#VU74088 Improper Authentication in Apple iOS and iPadOS - CVE-2023-28182

Vulnerability identifier: #VU74088

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 1.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:A/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-2023-28182

CWE-ID: CWE-287

Exploitation vector: Local network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Apple iOS
Operating systems & Components / Operating system
iPadOS
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor: Apple Inc.

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform spoofing attack.

The vulnerability exists due to an error in the authentication process in NetworkExtension. A remote attacker can spoof a VPN server that is configured with EAP-only authentication on a device.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Apple iOS: 16.0 20A362 - 16.3.1 20D67

iPadOS: 16.0 20A362 - 16.3.1 20D67

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External links
http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213676

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the local network (LAN).

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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