#VU82413 Information disclosure in Apple iOS and iPadOS - CVE-2023-41982

Vulnerability identifier: #VU82413

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-2023-41982

CWE-ID: CWE-200

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 a attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to certain Siri options are present on the locked screen. An attacker with physical access to device can gain access to sensitive information.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Apple iOS: 16.0 20A362 - 16.7.1 20H30

iPadOS: 16.0 20A362 - 16.7.1

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External links
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213981

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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.