CVE-2023-32367
Description
An app may abuse entitlements to access user-sensitive data on iOS, iPadOS, and macOS; fixed in iOS 16.5, iPadOS 16.5, and macOS 13.4.
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An app may abuse entitlements to access user-sensitive data on iOS, iPadOS, and macOS; fixed in iOS 16.5, iPadOS 16.5, and macOS 13.4.
Vulnerability
In iOS, iPadOS, and macOS Ventura, an entitlement handling issue allowed an app to access user-sensitive data without proper authorization. The issue was addressed with improved entitlements. The vulnerability exists in versions prior to iOS 16.5, iPadOS 16.5, and macOS Ventura 13.4. [1][2]
Exploitation
An attacker would need to have an app installed on the target device. The app could then exploit the entitlement flaw to bypass privacy preferences and access sensitive user data. No user interaction beyond installing the malicious app is required. [1][2]
Impact
Successful exploitation allows the app to read user-sensitive data, potentially including private information that the user intended to keep confidential. This is a breach of privacy, compromising the confidentiality of user data.
Mitigation
Apple released fixes in iOS 16.5 and iPadOS 16.5 on May 18, 2023, and macOS Ventura 13.4 on the same date. Users should update their devices to these versions. There are no known workarounds. [1][2]
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Affected products
5- Range: >= 16.0 < 16.5
- Range: >= 13.0 < 13.4
- Range: >= 16.0 < 16.5
- Range: unspecified
- Range: unspecified
Patches
0No patches discovered yet.
Vulnerability mechanics
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References
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