CVE-2023-32389
Description
Kernel memory disclosure in Apple iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, tvOS, and macOS Ventura addressed in version updates released May 18, 2023.
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Kernel memory disclosure in Apple iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, tvOS, and macOS Ventura addressed in version updates released May 18, 2023.
Vulnerability
This issue, present in iOS 16.5 and iPadOS 16.5, watchOS 9.5, tvOS 16.5, and macOS Ventura 13.4, allows an app to disclose kernel memory. The problem was addressed with improved redaction of sensitive information. It is fixed in the respective versions listed above [1][2][3][4].
Exploitation
An attacker would need to have a malicious app installed on the affected device. No specific user interaction beyond installing the app is required. The app could then read kernel memory, bypassing normal privacy protections [1][2].
Impact
Successful exploitation allows the attacker to disclose kernel memory, potentially revealing sensitive information. The CIA outcome is information disclosure, and the attacker gains access to data normally protected by the kernel [1][2].
Mitigation
Users should update to iOS 16.5, iPadOS 16.5, watchOS 9.5, tvOS 16.5, or macOS Ventura 13.4, which were released on May 18, 2023. No workarounds have been disclosed [1][2][3][4].
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Affected products
7- Range: = 16.5
- Range: = 13.4
- Range: = 16.5
- Range: unspecified
- Range: unspecified
- Range: unspecified
- Range: unspecified
Patches
0No patches discovered yet.
Vulnerability mechanics
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