#VU74089 Improper access control in Apple iOS and iPadOS - CVE-2023-23523

Vulnerability identifier: #VU74089

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-2023-23523

CWE-ID: CWE-284

Exploitation vector: Local

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 an attacker to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions in Photos. An attacker with physical access to device can view photos from the Hidden Photos Album without authentication through Visual Lookup.

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
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213676

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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.