Rewterz Threat Advisory – Multiple Apple watchOS Vulnerabilities
October 27, 2023Rewterz Threat Advisory – Multiple Apple iOS and iPadOS Vulnerabilities
October 27, 2023Rewterz Threat Advisory – Multiple Apple watchOS Vulnerabilities
October 27, 2023Rewterz Threat Advisory – Multiple Apple iOS and iPadOS Vulnerabilities
October 27, 2023Severity
Medium
Analysis Summary
CVE-2023-42844 CVSS:6.5
Apple macOS Monterey could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information, caused by an issue in the Foundation component. By persuading a victim to visit a specially crafted Web site, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to access sensitive user data when resolving symlinks.
CVE-2023-40416 CVSS:6.5
Apple macOS Monterey could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information, caused by an issue in the ImageIO component. By persuading a victim to view a specially crafted image, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to obtain process memory.
CVE-2023-40449 CVSS:5.5
Apple macOS Monterey is vulnerable to a denial of service, caused by an issue in the CoreAnimation component. By using a specially crafted application, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to cause a denial of service.
CVE-2023-42854 CVSS:5.5
Apple macOS Monterey is vulnerable to a denial of service, caused by an issue in the FileProvider component. By using a specially crafted application, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to cause a denial of service to Endpoint Security clients.
CVE-2023-40423 CVSS:7.8
Apple macOS Monterey could allow a local attacker to gain elevated privileges on the system, caused by an issue in the IOTextEncryptionFamily component. By using a specially crafted application, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.
CVE-2023-42856 CVSS:7.8
Apple macOS Monterey could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by an issue in the Model I/O component. By persuading a victim to open a specially crafted file, a remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on the system or cause a denial of service.
CVE-2023-40425 CVSS:5.5
Apple macOS Monterey could allow a local attacker to obtain sensitive information, caused by a privacy issue in the Sandbox component. By using a specially crafted application, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to access private information.
CVE-2023-40421 CVSS:5.5
Apple macOS Monterey could allow a local attacker to obtain sensitive information, caused by a permissions issue in the talagent component. By using a specially crafted application, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to access sensitive user data.
CVE-2023-41975 CVSS:6.5
Apple macOS Monterey could allow a remote attacker to bypass security restrictions, caused by an error in the WindowServer component. By persuading a victim to visit a specially crafted Web site, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to access the microphone without the microphone use indicator being shown.
CVE-2023-42841 CVSS:7.8
Apple macOS Ventura could allow a local attacker to gain elevated privileges on the system, caused by an issue in the Pro Res component. By using a specially crafted application, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.
CVE-2023-41077 CVSS:5.5
Apple macOS Ventura could allow a local attacker to obtain sensitive information, caused by an issue in the Image Capture component. By using a specially crafted application, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to access protected user data.
CVE-2023-40401 CVSS:5.5
Apple macOS Ventura could allow a local attacker to bypass security restrictions, caused by an issue in the Passkeys component. By using a specially crafted application, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to access passkeys without authentication.
CVE-2023-40444 CVSS:5.5
Apple macOS Sonoma could allow a local attacker to obtain sensitive information, caused by a permissions issue in the AppSandbox component. By executing a specially crafted application, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to access user-sensitive data.
CVE-2023-41072 CVSS:5.5
Apple macOS Sonoma could allow a local attacker to obtain sensitive information, caused by a privacy issue in the Contacts component. By executing a specially crafted application, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to access user-sensitive data.
CVE-2023-42857 CVSS:5.5
Apple macOS Sonoma could allow a local attacker to obtain sensitive information, caused by a privacy issue in the Contacts component. By executing a specially crafted application, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to access user-sensitive data.
CVE-2023-41989 CVSS:7.8
Apple macOS Sonoma could allow a local attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by an error in the Emoji component. By using a specially crafted application, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code as root from the Lock Screen.
CVE-2023-42850 CVSS:5.5
Apple macOS Sonoma could allow a local attacker to obtain sensitive information, caused by an issue in the LaunchServices component. By executing a specially crafted application, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to access user-sensitive data.
CVE-2023-42861 CVSS:5
Apple macOS Sonoma could allow a local authenticated attacker to bypass security restrictions, caused by a logic issue in the Login Window component. By using a specially crafted application, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to unlock another standard user’s locked screen on the same Mac.
CVE-2023-40405 CVSS:5.5
Apple macOS Sonoma could allow a local attacker to obtain sensitive information, caused by a privacy issue in the Maps component. By executing a specially crafted application, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to read sensitive location information.
CVE-2023-40404 CVSS:7.8
Apple macOS Sonoma could allow a local attacker to gain elevated privileges on the system, caused by a use-after-free in the Networking component. By using a specially crafted application, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.
CVE-2023-42847 CVSS:5
Apple macOS Sonoma could allow a local attacker to bypass security restrictions, caused by a logic issue in the Passkeys component. By using a specially crafted application, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to access passkeys without authentication.
CVE-2023-42845 CVSS:5
Apple macOS Sonoma could allow a local attacker to bypass security restrictions, caused by an authentication issue in the Photos component. By using a specially crafted application, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to view photos in the Hidden Photos Album.
CVE-2023-41977 CVSS:6.5
Apple macOS Sonoma could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information, caused by an issue in the Safari component. By persuading a victim to visit a specially crafted Web site, a remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to reveal browsing history.
CVE-2023-42438 CVSS:6.5
Apple macOS Sonoma could allow a remote attacker to conduct spoofing attacks, caused by an inconsistent user interface issue in the Safari component. By persuading a victim to visit a specially crafted Web site, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to lead to user interface spoofing.
CVE-2023-42842 CVSS:5.5
Apple macOS Sonoma could allow a local attacker to obtain sensitive information, caused by an issue in the Terminal component. By executing a specially crafted application, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to access user-sensitive data.
CVE-2023-40427 CVSS:3.3
Apple macOS Sonoma could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information, caused by improper handling of caches by the Maps component. By persuading a victim to execute a specially crafted application, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to read sensitive location information, and use this information to launch further attacks against the affected system.
CVE-2023-40455 CVSS:5.5
Apple macOS Ventura could allow a local authenticated attacker to bypass security restrictions, caused by a permissions issue in the NetFSFramework component. By sending a specially crafted request, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to circumvent sandbox restrictions.
CVE-2023-40388 CVSS:4.3
Apple macOS Sonoma could allow a remote attacker to bypass security restrictions, caused by a privacy issue in the Safari component. By persuading a victim to visit a specially crafted Web site, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to save photos to an unprotected location.
CVE-2023-42826 CVSS:5.3
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the affected system. The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input in Model I/O. A remote attacker can trick the victim to open a specially crafted file and execute arbitrary code on the system.
Impact
- Denial of Service
- Privileges Escalation
- Code Execution
- Security Bypass
- Information Disclosure
Indicators Of Compromise
CVE
- CVE-2023-42844
- CVE-2023-40416
- CVE-2023-40449
- CVE-2023-42854
- CVE-2023-40423
- CVE-2023-42856
- CVE-2023-40425
- CVE-2023-40421
- CVE-2023-41975
- CVE-2023-42841
- CVE-2023-41077
- CVE-2023-40401
- CVE-2023-40444
- CVE-2023-41072
- CVE-2023-42857
- CVE-2023-41989
- CVE-2023-42850
- CVE-2023-42861
- CVE-2023-40405
- CVE-2023-40404
- CVE-2023-42847
- CVE-2023-42845
- CVE-2023-41977
- CVE-2023-42438
- CVE-2023-42842
- CVE-2023-40427
- CVE-2023-40455
- CVE-2023-40388
- CVE-2023-42826
Affected Vendors
Apple
Affected Products
- Apple macOS Monterey 12.7.0
- Apple macOS Ventura 13.6.0
- Apple macOS Sonoma 14.0
- Apple macOS Sonoma
- Apple macOS Ventura 13.5.0
Remediation
Refer to Apple Security Advisory for patch, upgrade or suggested workaround information.