#VU82746 Inclusion of Sensitive Information in Log Files in Apple iOS and iPadOS - CVE-2023-40439

Vulnerability identifier: #VU82746

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-40439

CWE-ID: CWE-532

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 local application to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to Accounts application stores sensitive information in log files. A malicious application can read the log files and gain access to sensitive location information.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Apple iOS: 16.0 20A362 - 16.5.1 20F770750b

iPadOS: 16.0 20A362 - 16.5.1

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External links
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213841

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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